~ ~ Thomas Hudson studio journal ~ ~
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…
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…
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…
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…
I haven't been to the Cleveland Museum of Art in several weeks. After visiting the Met last Friday, I thought I might forgo my weekly visits to the Cleveland museum for awhile. Although Cleveland is a fine museum,…
My son and I are flying to Trenton this evening where my daughter will join us. We're taking the train to Manhattan tomorrow (I met their mother on a train from Manhattan) to visit galleries and go to the Met. We'll…
I am reading two books just now: Darwin, Portrait of a Genius by Paul Johnson, and Guide to Aesthetics by Benedetto Croce. I've always enjoyed Johnson's work and this book is no exception. My only complaint is…
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