Amusement Park Series update
My Amusement Park Series absorbs most of my time. The series contains a lot of large watercolors that I will share soon. But of course, the lion’s share of time…
In the studio 9/5/15
I worked a little on Break today. The painting is still in the beginning stages and I am still a little tired from our trip to Chicago. Break is part…
Turpentine diaries 8/26/18
I am happy with my painting medium, as I’ve written before, but I also like to kick the tires of new offerings. I wrote about my use of Grove’s Cole’s…
Sinking in (canvases)
I always try to be as efficient as possible with my paintings. But I’m also cheap. The combination of efficiency and cheapness has frequently caused me headaches. Instead of saving…
Study: ‘The Call’ Part 5
The latest version of the study shows the painting much advanced. The modelling is done on the cement bench and pediment. The figure modeling needs more refinement, as is evident…
Study: Making ‘The Call’ Part 3
The under-painting is now finished. The next update will occur after the under-painting is thoroughly dry and a substantial amount of modeling and local color have been added. Read moreCleveland…
Liberty Avenue progress
I’ve had 4-5 sessions with my new painting titled Liberty Avenue. The painting is still in the early stages: the boat has left the slip and is in the channel…
In the Studio 3/3/2013
The light was poor this morning but improved as the day worn on; eventually the sun made an appearance. March has been an extension of February which was an extension…