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…
How I paint: mediums and thinners
This photo shows painting cups in front of my custom-made palette. I always use this selection of mediums and solvents when I paint. In the left-most container is my medium.…
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…
In the studio 10/2/16
I’ve titled this painting Sunday, then Parade, and now I’m calling it Sunday Parade. Let’s see how long that lasts. Read moreCleveland Museum of Art Opens RenovationsThis painting is at…
In the studio 9/25/16
I ended the day with a session with Spring. The canvas I used for this painting is the remnant of some cheap duck I bought long ago and forgot about. I…