Studio corner
This is a photo of my new painting room. It has a lot of north-facing windows so it's great in that regard, but the ceiling is a little low as I think you can tell…
Author: Tom Hudson
New drawing
Normally, a new drawing isn't important enough for me to write about, but the drawing I completed today is noteworthy for its large size--30" x 36." "Three Sisters" is from a large roll of Canson…
Amusement Park Series update
My Amusement Park Series absorbs most of my time. The series contains a lot of large watercolors that I will share soon. But of course, the lion's share of time is spent with the oils.…
Unforced user error
Friday afternoon I grabbed my camera and headed to Cedar Point. The summer has been unusually rainy here and this was a rare chance to visit the amusement park during strong sunlight. I normally carry…
Do not be an art appreciator
When I hear someone say, "I appreciate art," I cringe. The speaker means, "I understand that this boring subject is somehow important to you," or, "I see how much effort you put into this pointless…
Basic oil painting medium
There is a lot of information about painting mediums on my site but if you're new to painting, an abundance of information is the same as no information. Where to start? The good news is…
Turn toward realism?
Realism is becoming popular once again in painting studios. This development is welcome but it's also sobering. Looking at the growing number of realists demonstrates how much has been lost. Much of it is Impressionism-adjacent…
Rublev Sun-thickened oil
Rublev's new version of sun-thickened oil is much improved from its earlier offering and is good oil. This is far different from my conclusion of their first attempt at this product. Sun-thickened oil's consistency should…