In the studio 9/21/14
I had several sessions with this painting, Dinner in Trenton, over the past few days. It was the first opportunity to use my new Terkell flats; first-rate brushes–and affordability priced. How many more…
Playhouse Square
I started a series of paintings early in the winter called Playhouse Square. Each painting in the series portrays the area around Cleveland’s Playhouse Square and the people going about their Square-related…
Visit to Chicago Institute of Art
My wife and I spent several hours in the Art Institute on Friday. We were in Chicago for an AFHU event at the Ritz-Carlton. It was our first visit to…
In the studio 3/13/16
I’ve been working on paintings that take a lot of time recently, such as the lower one in this photo. The drawing in the bottom painting was done with pencil…
In the studio 8/27/16
Jane and Keith Aboard the Betty Jane is taking some time to bring into port. I like the painting–don’t get me wrong–but it represents a direction that I turned away from.…
Studio journal 2/18/17
On the Square is 48″ x 60,” which is big for me. On the Square is part of the Playhouse Square series. I think the three figures in the center-rear…
Two paintings today
I used to think speed is important in art making. Speed relates to spontaneity–some say–and spontaneity guarantees authenticity, if not creativity. While spontaneity is important in art making, it’s not…
Turpentine diaries 5/6/18
This photo shows Crossing after my 4th session. Nothing is close to being finished except the blue of the sky, ultramarine blue + cobalt blue + flake white. Read moreCleveland Museum…