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. The broad range of scale among the figures is…
Category: Studio Corner
Turpentine diaries 4/22/18
I hoped to finish the underpainting on Crossing but, as you can see in the accompanying photo, I ran out of gas. The initial stage for a painting of this size, 40" x 50", is…
Turpentine diaries 4/15/18
Last week, I saw one of the better shows that I've seen in Cleveland. Global Matrix IV at the Gallery at Cleveland State U contains first-rate prints from contemporary European artists. I plan to review…
Turpentine diaries 4/8/18
I worked on the two paintings in the center of this photo today. Today's session with Girl with a Maroon Colored Cap was the second one. Phone Call on Main Street is almost finished [knock…
Turpentine diaries 3/24/18
I am using Utrecht flake white these past several days. I like it. It has good covering strength and it's decently priced. While I like RGH better, RGH prices keep creeping higher. Plus, a recently-purchased…
Turpentine diaries 3/18/18
I had a lot of trouble this morning with the painting on the floor, Down on Prospect Avenue. Why? Who knows? If I could see, I might be able to make good paintings. Things perked…
Turpentine diaries 3/11/18
I caught a cold or some such yesterday and, under its influence, I didn't write my planned-for post. Today, I am still under the weather but have roused myself to write a few lines. March…
Turpentine diaries 3/4/18
The one thing I dislike about my current studio is that it doesn't have north-facing windows. The direct, late afternoon light makes taking photos a challenge. I took a photo of Trip to Playhouse Square,…