~ ~ Thomas Hudson studio journal ~ ~
I've had two more session with this painting since I last posted an update. That makes seven sessions, not counting the drawing sessions. [caption id="attachment_4047" align="aligncenter" width="500"] On the easel, the unfinished 'Graduation Day'[/caption] The…
My studio journal is filled with hundreds of recipes and formulas for painting mediums. I've tried nearly all of them and recorded the results. My shelves are chockablock with oils, varnishes, and other ingredients. . As a…
My new shed arrived two days ago. The Amish builders erected the 10' x 12' building in 2.5 hours. They arrived at 6:30 AM (after driving 2 hours!). The shed enables me to convert the garage…
Cleveland's exhibition, housed in two small rooms off the atrium, is small put potent. Durer is one of the towering figures in Western art. His drawing prowess is unrivaled--some few have matched him but none have surpassed…
This unfinished painting is titled The Picnic. Today's session was the fourth, not including the drawing sessions. [caption id="attachment_4021" align="aligncenter" width="500"] "The Picnic" 4th sitting[/caption] The painting is 40" x 56". The ground is neutral burnt…
I'm going to the Cleveland Museum of Art later today to visit the Durer exhibition for the 3rd time. The small exhibit contains three-dozen prints--engravings and woodcuts, and a single etching. I love prints and printmaking so this…
This painting has occupied me for the past three days. The 42" x 56" oil is from an a batch I started this spring. The red gown provides a satisfying challenge. As usual, drawing is…
This is a painting I've been working on for several days. The 44" x 60" oil titled The News is part of a new series that all share the same size. I've been stretching canvases and…
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