Some people never change
Some people never change. OK, I never change. I remember one particularly heated conversation about art. I was 19 and preparing for my first trip to New York city. My companion, a musician, and…
On the easel 5/11/14
Mother’s Day. The weather is perfect. We worked on the boat–The Betty Jane–yesterday and today. Painting was light this morning but I did get a session in with The Call. First…
Happy Mother’s Day!
It’s a beautiful day today. The weather is fine and it’s Mother’s Day. Kathleen, my darling, it’s been 24 wonderful years. I love you as much now as I did…
Philip Pearlstein
I didn’t know Philip Pearlstein long enough for him to be a true mentor, but even so he made a powerful and long-lasting impression on me. During the 80’s Philip was…
In the studio 5/4/2014
Here is another painting from the cycle of large paintings ( this one is 42″ x 56″) that I am doing. The drawing was finished yesterday and it took yesterday…
In the studio 4/27/14
I’ve been painting one color for several days–gray: neutral gray, cool gray, warm gray, off-white, and mud. Lately I’ve used Michael Harding lead white.which is very good and cheaper than…
Happy Easter 2014
Hoping you have a happy and inspiring Easter. We are attending the 12:00 Mass at St. Mary.
April 15 2014
April 15. Tax day. Read moreIn the Studio Oct. 14 2012It snowed in NE Ohio. Tonight is the full blood moon. Read moreIn the Studio—10/28/12An ominous day.