In the studio 2014-4-13
Here is the newest studio update. The drawing on the floor started as a painting on canvas board, but I was having so much fun drawing, I decided to finish it that way. I still…
Year: 2014
In the studio 4/6/2014
Two Cakes is 48" x 48". Unfinished, of course, as are most of the paintings shown in the "In the studio" posts. [caption id="attachment_3471" align="aligncenter" width="555"] 'Two Cakes' on the easel[/caption] The left-side of the…
Glop, goo, and jelly
I've never understood the fascination with thick, viscous oil painting mediums. Used for special effects, such mediums are perfectly fine, but for everyday work they are completely useless. I scratch my head whenever I see recipes…
Painting: Keith in Front of a White Chair
I finished this painting three days ago. Keith in Front of a White Chair, is fairly large (for me) oil painting measuring 36" x 48." [singlepic id=187 w= h= float=center] It's kissing cousin to this painting,…
Ice and snow be gone!
The last of the ice and snow melted away last night. Here is a shot of Lake Erie taken from my studio this morning. [caption id="attachment_3432" align="aligncenter" width="555"] The last of the ice and snow melted…
In the studio 3/30/14
Here is a photo of some recent work. The top painting is my son John aboard The Betty Jane. I applied paint to the large, middle painting or the first time yesterday. I spent the…
It snowed yesterday
It snowed yesterday.
Bad easel
I listened to songs by PJ Harvey during this morning's painting session (actually drawing session). Her songs are filled with the kind of poetry that tears you up--just what I like. Many of her songs…