Two similar-themed paintings revisited
I've posted about this before--working on two paintings with the same theme simultaneously. These are two paintings of my son Keith in the studio standing in front of a painting of himself. I hope you…
Category: Studio Corner
New painting started–The Photographer
I had my first drawing session for a new painting this morning. The Photographer is 32" x 48" and like The Explainer the subject is a single figure, although this time the figure is outdoors.
Finished painting: The Explainer
I finished The Explainer this morning. This woman was explaining a painting to her companions who listened to her with rapt attention. I didn't pay attention to what she said but she was in earnest. [caption…
In the studio 8/31/14
I've had two more session with this painting since I last posted an update. That makes seven sessions, not counting the drawing sessions. [caption id="attachment_4047" align="aligncenter" width="500"] On the easel, the unfinished 'Graduation Day'[/caption] The…
In the studio 8/24/14
This unfinished painting is titled The Picnic. Today's session was the fourth, not including the drawing sessions. [caption id="attachment_4021" align="aligncenter" width="500"] "The Picnic" 4th sitting[/caption] The painting is 40" x 56". The ground is neutral burnt…
In the studio 8/17/14
This painting has occupied me for the past three days. The 42" x 56" oil is from an a batch I started this spring. The red gown provides a satisfying challenge. As usual, drawing is…
In the studio 8/10/2014
This is a painting I've been working on for several days. The 44" x 60" oil titled The News is part of a new series that all share the same size. I've been stretching canvases and…
Lots of drawing
Over the past number of days, I've been up to my elbows in preparing canvases and working on the drawings for large-format (44" x 60") paintings. The drawing can take a considerable amount of time.…