Painting flesh
Artists find painting people and portraits difficult. Even artists who can paint complicated landscapes without too much difficulty stumble when they attempt people. Why? Part of the answer is the uncanny valley. The uncanny valley…
Year: 2021
New paint order from Blue Ridge
The more I use Blue Ridge oils, the more I like them. I continue to use their flake white, of course, but I'm enjoying their entire lineup. My recent small order contains colors I use…
My visit to Cedar Point
Cedar Point, a Disneyland-like park on Ohio's Lake Erie, is only a half-hour trip from my house. I picked the perfect day for my visit last week The weather was fine and because it was…
White Balloon 3rd session
By my 3rd session with the painting titled White Balloon, I finally have the entire surface covered with paint. One issue large paintings present (White Balloon is 40" x 54") that is not encountered on…
Leaded oil completed
I began my latest batch of leaded linseed oil on July 27, 2021--38 days ago. I protected the oil from debris with a cover. I gently rocked the tray periodically to prevent surface skin. When…
White Balloon 2nd session
Last time I wrote about getting my painting titled White Balloon ready--the preparatory drawing and the first painting session. I am carrying the painting forward with this update. Here is White Balloon after my second…
New painting prep
My newest painting, White Ballon, is the standard size for me, 40" x 54." The drawing is simple--really the plan for the painting. I define the shapes and clarify the relationships between objects: light on…
