Studio journal 4/2/17
As usual, here is a shot of recent stuff. I really like the surface on the new painting, Grand Army of the Republic Highway. The gray tone of the ground, which can be seen throughout…
Category: Paintings
Studio journal 3/26/17
The Candidate, on the easel, is 36" x 48," which a format I've used a lot recently. The design is based on photos I took during the RNC in Cleveland last summer. I use…
Studio journal 3/25/17
The day ended much too soon. Some days, I can paint all day long and by the time I put down the brush, I feel refreshed and recharged. I worked on the two paintings in…
Can’t wait to start painting
After preparing my palette and getting a cup of tea, I was met by cheery sunlight when I reentered the studio. The morning had been gray and gloomy, so the unexpected light was uplifting. I…
Update to a recently ‘finished’
See, I know I'm my own worst critic. Whenever I finish a painting, I put it away so I can't look at it for several weeks. If I don't put it away, I'll find things…
Studio journal 3/19/17
I recently bought some of Rublev's Lead Oil Ground. I've had mixed results with Rublev products. Their oil paint is excellent. Their burnt sienna is top shelf. However, much of their stuff is less than wonderful.…
Studio journal 3/13/17
Due to changing my ISP, I am late posting this journal entry. I finished the underpainting for Down on Prospect Avenue and started some over-painting. The painting has a long way to go but I've…
Studio journal 3/12/17
I worked most of the day on The Candidate, the painting in the upper-center in this batch of current work. The underpainting is done. I'll say it's done. I don't like the ground on this…