In the studio 2/14/16
On the Square is part of my Playhouse Square series--a series of paintings with subjects taken from Cleveland's Playhouse Square. At 4' by 5', On the Square is at the outer limit for an easel painting. Any larger…
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Blue Ridge paints back in business
I am really glad that Blue Ridge Paints is taking orders again. I learned last month about their fire when I went to their web site to place an order. I was concerned that…
In the studio 1/31/16
I have to laugh when I see my homemade mahl stick in one of these photos. Hey! It does the job, and its large size is useful on large paintings. Two Cakes hit a wall.…
Oil paint brand update: Grumbacher
I didn't rate Grumbacher Pre-tested paints when I created its entry in my Oil Paint Brand reference. I associate Grumbacher with my impoverished student days and hadn't used their paints in years, so I couldn't rate…
In the studio 1/24/16
The light today, for once this winter, is good. I worked on these two paintings this morning. I finished (I think) the small (20" x 24"), gray study. I wrote about this painting before. It…
I broke my palette knife
I broke my palette knife this morning, the one I've used everyday for 10 years. I was doing what I do every day--creating my usual assortment of mixtures to go with my tube colors--when my…
In the studio 1/3/16
The first In the studio post of the new year. On the Square is part of my Playhouse Square series. There are 15 figures in the 48" x 60" painting (16 if you count a figure…
Busy palette
I prepared today's medium and took yesterday's palette out of the butcher's tray where I store it. (The rectangular palette is my workaday palette; I only use the traditional oval one to mix certain tones.) I…