Natural Pigments’ French Burnt Sienna
I use burnt sienna as the basis of my flesh tones, so I use a lot of burnt sienna. My favorite brand for this color is Natural Pigments' French Burnt Sienna. Some burnt siennas are…
Category: Reviews
Review: The Art of Slowing Down in a Museum
In her recent New York Times article, The Art of Slowing Down in a Museum, Stephanie Rosenbloom admonishes us to slow down when we visit museums. 20 minutes, she says, in front of a single work of…
Review: The Tempest by Bob Dylan
I listen to Bob Dylan's music. I'm interested in his music, but I am not a fan of the man. I don't believe much of what is written about him, nor do I believe much of…
Favorite artist
"Who's your favorite artist?" That's a silly question, isn't it? If you're like me, you enjoy the work of many artists, so how could you choose? No, it's a silly question. It's not that I'm…
Winsor Newton supplants RGH as my preferred mid-range paint
Winsor Newton has become my choice for mid-range oil paint, supplanting RGH. While not Old Holland, W & N's quality is consistently high, and I prefer some of their colors over all competing brands, such as…
Durer prints at the Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland's exhibition, housed in two small rooms off the atrium, is small put potent. Durer is one of the towering figures in Western art. His drawing prowess is unrivaled--some few have matched him but none have surpassed…
Oil Paint Brands Update 5/9/14
I added RGH to my oil paint brand reference. RGH has supplanted Winsor Newton as my preferred mid-range brand. My second order from RGH arrived--again, shipped immediately--and the cold-pressed linseed flake white is very good.…