I get a lot of email from readers, mostly technical questions, which I always answer. A recent correspondent asked my opinion about Blockx oils. Blockx is one of the premium brands…
In the studio 3/29/15
The under-painting for Woman in Purple Boots is finished. This means that everything has a layer of paint–darks, lights, and local colors. The last time I showed this in a ‘Studio…
In the studio 9/20/15
Graduation Day is almost done. I teed it up today for the finish, but only shot par. I have to beat par–come on. Some things still bug me; the purple dress for…
In the studio 4/26/16
After a long hiatus, I worked on Washington Square Park again. How many times have I reworked the background? Well, are you going to tell me or not? OK, it’s…
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…
Studio journal 6/1/17
I was locked and loaded, ready to finish Euclid Avenue I this morning but I didn’t make it. Maybe tomorrow, although I planned to spend tomorrow drawing on some new…
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…
Turpentine diaries 3/31/19
I finished a couple of paintings during the past several days, including the one in the left-hand background of this photo. I also had my second session with the painting…