In the Studio 10/20/2013
I am always happy when I can show finished paintings. The painting in the upper-left is titled 'Wayne in a Blue Cap.' It's of my father-in-law, Wayne Kaniper, who recently passed away. This painting is…
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One-Year Anniversary of thomasparkerhudson.com
Today is the one-year anniversary of this blog/gallery. The first post was about the newly opened atrium at the Cleveland Museum of Art. I've visited that museum more than 40 times during the past year.…
In the Studio 10/6/2013
Here is some of this morning's work, a painting with the uninspired title 'Man and Woman in a Room.' [caption id="attachment_2632" align="aligncenter" width="500"] On the easel 9/6/2013[/caption] If you've a better title let me know.
RIP Wayne Kaniper
My father-in-law, Wayne Kaniper, died Saturday in Brigantine, New Jersey after a battle with cancer. He was 81. Wayne was a retired teacher and school superintendent. He was in the habit of sending me newspaper…
Museum Etiquette
For me, standing in front of a painting is like listening to a concert or attending a play. I try to meet the artist on his terms and I open myself to the work to…
In the Studio 9/22/2013
More recent work. The church is from a drawing I made in Colorado. I am using a mastic-based medium in this painting. In the past I used a jelly-type medium (Maroger), but stopped long ago.…
In the Studio 9/16/2013
Here is a photo of paintings I've worked over the last several days. [caption id="attachment_2550" align="aligncenter" width="500"] In the studio 9/15/2013[/caption] None are finished, although the bottom-most is nearest to being done. I've spent a…
In the Studio 8/25/2013
My wife hates this unfinished self-portrait. She says it doesn't look anything like me--I look a bit crazed. Ha! [caption id="attachment_2528" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Recent works on the easel[/caption] In the recent batch of self-portraits, I…