In the (new) studio 11/16/2014
This is the first ‘In the studio’ update from the new studio. The Picnic has been thoroughly roughed-in and the over-painting is underway. The dark tones will be pushed next.…
In the studio 4/12/15
I had another painting session with Graduation Day this morning, primarily on the pig-tailed girl. I spent a lot of time on her hands and the key chain she’s holding.…
In the studio 11/7/15
When the painting ground (surface) isn’t up to snuff paintings take longer. The ground for The Photographer is one of the poor ones. A small change in the preparation can…
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 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…
‘Liberty Avenue’ again
Art students frequently struggle over how to start a painting. Once started poorly, a painting is hard to correct. I’ve shared the starting stages of several of my paintings for…
Turpentine diaries 11/25/17
Yesterday’s Thanksgiving holiday was wonderful at our house. We had three of our children here to share my wife’s delicious turkey and stuffing. Daughter Jane baked an apple pie, and son Keith…
Turpentine diaries 12/21/18
Two finished paintings today--a good day!