Really big paintings
I am wrapping up one of my really big paintings. This bad boy, The Offensive, is 74" x 96"--roughly 6 by 8 feet. It comes from a series of paintings with subjects that are more topical than…
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Anniversary of Wayne Kaniper’s death
My wife left for New Jersey today for a five-day visit. Sunday will be the first anniversary of her father's--Wayne Kaniper--death, and she wants to share it with her mother and brothers. It's a cliche…
Drawing session on the painting titled The Photographer
I had a good drawing session on the painting titled The Photographer this morning. This painting of a single figure is 32" x 48." I think one more session will be enough. When I mentioned…
August 2014 update to oil paint reviews upcoming
My studio journal is filled with hundreds of recipes and formulas for painting mediums. I've tried nearly all of them and recorded the results. My shelves are chockablock with oils, varnishes, and other ingredients. . As a…
New shed
My new shed arrived two days ago. The Amish builders erected the 10' x 12' building in 2.5 hours. They arrived at 6:30 AM (after driving 2 hours!). The shed enables me to convert the garage…
My wife’s birthday
Yesterday was my wife Kathleen's birthday. As a present, I planted these perennials in our front yard. The day was mild and the work was enjoyable. [caption id="attachment_3843" align="aligncenter" width="444"] Birthday flowers[/caption] Like all good…
Studio plans
To address my acute storage problem, I decided to convert our two-car garage into a full-time studio. Unlike my current studio, the garage has a high ceiling, which means I can work more easily on…