~ ~ Thomas Hudson studio journal ~ ~
Some people never change. OK, I never change. I remember one particularly heated conversation about art. I was 19 and preparing for my first trip to New York city. My companion, a musician, and I were walking along a Midwestern…
Here is the beginning of a brand new painting. The underpainting was applied in two sessions. The 36" x 48" painting is titled Heated Discussion. As usual the pencil drawing was fixed with ink before…
Mother's Day. The weather is perfect. We worked on the boat--The Betty Jane--yesterday and today. Painting was light this morning but I did get a session in with The Call. First time I've worked on it…
It's a beautiful day today. The weather is fine and it's Mother's Day. Kathleen, my darling, it's been 24 wonderful years. I love you as much now as I did then--more. Happy Mother's Day to…
I added RGH to my oil paint brand reference. RGH has supplanted Winsor Newton as my preferred mid-range brand. My second order from RGH arrived--again, shipped immediately--and the cold-pressed linseed flake white is very good.…
I didn't know Philip Pearlstein long enough for him to be a true mentor, but even so he made a powerful and long-lasting impression on me. During the 80's Philip was on the staff of Brooklyn College.…
Here is another painting from the cycle of large paintings ( this one is 42" x 56") that I am doing. The drawing was finished yesterday and it took yesterday and today to finish the…
RGH Oils is a small manufacturer that promotes its wide-range of lead-based whites. I think that is smart. There is an opportunity here for small suppliers to fill the gap left as the larger companies…
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