Studio journal 4/2/17
As usual, here is a shot of recent stuff. I really like the surface on the new painting, Grand Army of the Republic Highway. The gray tone of the ground, which can be seen throughout…
Category: Studio Corner
Studio journal 3/26/17
The Candidate, on the easel, is 36" x 48," which a format I've used a lot recently. The design is based on photos I took during the RNC in Cleveland last summer. I use…
Studio journal 3/25/17
The day ended much too soon. Some days, I can paint all day long and by the time I put down the brush, I feel refreshed and recharged. I worked on the two paintings in…
Studio journal 3/19/17
I recently bought some of Rublev's Lead Oil Ground. I've had mixed results with Rublev products. Their oil paint is excellent. Their burnt sienna is top shelf. However, much of their stuff is less than wonderful.…
Studio journal 3/13/17
Due to changing my ISP, I am late posting this journal entry. I finished the underpainting for Down on Prospect Avenue and started some over-painting. The painting has a long way to go but I've…
Studio journal 3/12/17
I worked most of the day on The Candidate, the painting in the upper-center in this batch of current work. The underpainting is done. I'll say it's done. I don't like the ground on this…
Studio journal 3/5/17
I worked on these two paintings today. They are at the opposite ends of their cycles. I just started the underpainting on The Candidate (painting on the floor). The other painting, Phone Call on Main…
Studio journal 2/26/17
I'm late posting this journal entry. I actually posted a later version of the bottom painting, Girl in the Lavender Dress. That painting plus the painting on the easel, Break, are both in the Playhouse…