Old Brushes
Sigh...time to retire some old brushes. I hang on to things too long: brushes, paint, oils, mediums, friends. But too frequently I've reached for a brush while in the middle of a painting session only to…
Author: Tom Hudson
Cleveland Gallery Reviews
Frequent readers might have noticed the dwindling number of reviews of Cleveland galleries. I've been exploring the Cleveland art scene--such as it is--for two years and my early sense of discovery has long since dissipated.…
In the studio 2/16/14
Here is recent work. The lower painting is from something I saw earlier this winter during my last trip to New York. [caption id="attachment_3086" align="aligncenter" width="444"] On the easel 2/26/2014[/caption] In the upper painting, "Whispers,"…
Oil Paint Brand Update 2/13/14
I've updated the Oil Paint Brand listing with new ratings and comments.
In the studio 2/9/2014
Here's some recent work. This unfinished painting--'Man and Woman in a Room'-has already undergone several changes. Originally you could see the open door on the left. Then I took out the door. Then I put…
Study: ‘The Call’ Part 6
This is the sixth post in this study. The next--final--post will be about the finished painting. I have finished my initial plan of attack. I always a have a goal when I start out, and…
In the studio 2/2/2014
Here is a photo of some recent work. I have discussed the larger, The Call, in the series of posts I wrote about it, which I'll update tomorrow. [caption id="attachment_3051" align="aligncenter" width="500"] On the easel…
PJ Harvey
I don't follow pop music like I did when I was a teenager. The iTunes playlists I listen to while painting have very few artists that weren't popular by, say, the 80's. But I recently…