In the studio 5/17/15
Yesterday’s session with Taking Note was my 6th, according to my trusty studio journal. It’s coming along–so far so good. With such a simple design, the drawing has to carry the…
In the studio 10/25/15
After drawing this morning, I worked on Picnic. In addition to the four main figures, there are 27 other figures, or parts of figures, in the background. I’m having fun with all…
Studio journal 4/8/17
I worked on these four paintings today; finishing the two smaller ones. The finished paintings are part of a series about Colorado, which I started some time ago. Read moreCleveland…
In the studio 10/23/16
I worked a little while on this small painting, which is part of the Playhouse Square series. I also spent time working on a large drawing. It’s been awhile since…
Studio journal 4/15/17
I spent the last two days hammering the armor on the middle-lower painting. (Painters will know what I mean.) It’s not done but it’s getting there. Read moreCleveland Museum of…
Turpentine journal 11/19/17
Upsidedown. It’s useful to look at your paintings in mirrors or upsidedown, as I’ve down here. The old rule-of-thumb maintains that a painting should be balanced when looked at normally and…
Turpentine diaries 9/23/18
Down on Prospect Avenue? Prospect Avenue? Prospect? Down on Prospect? The latter is the name I plan to stick with. This painting is almost finished. My habit is to put…
I think no, I mean yes
…but it’s all wrong… So the song goes. This is a painting that I turned to the wall for a long time as I tried to work out what was…