In the studio 11/22/16
I worked on these three small paintings yesterday. I am trying to keep all three simple. Millie Talking, the painting sitting on the floor, is almost done. There are a…
In the studio 11/13/16
Some recent work on view in this photo. Break, lower-right, is part of the Playhouse Square series and is close to being finished. Press, lower-left, is sill very raw. Sunday…
In the studio 11/6/16
My studio corner is jammed with things I’m working on, including the recently finished Woman in Purple Boots II. Woman in Purple Boots II is 44″ x 60″. 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…
Review: Richeson’s Rectified Turpentine
Have you read many turpentine reviews lately? How about ever? I use turpentine every day in my oil painting. Winsor Newton is a pretty reliable manufacturer. Their oil paint, while not…
In the studio 10/16/16
This painting, Girl in the Purple Boots II, is typical of how I work these days. Like the earlier version, Girl in the Purple Boots I, the painting is based…
In the studio 10/9/16
I worked on several paintings over the past few days. I also applied the ground to the canvas on the right-side of the photo. The tone is burnt sienna, raw…
In the studio 10/4/16
I’m trying to keep Photographer simple by suppressing detail. Some parts I’m liking but other parts bug me. Read moreCleveland Museum of Art Opens RenovationsAt this point, I can’t guess when…