In the studio 5/18/14
Here is the beginning of a brand new painting. The underpainting was applied in two sessions. The 36" x 48" painting is titled Heated Discussion. As usual the pencil drawing was fixed with ink before…
Category: Studio Corner
On the easel 5/11/14
Mother's Day. The weather is perfect. We worked on the boat--The Betty Jane--yesterday and today. Painting was light this morning but I did get a session in with The Call. First time I've worked on it…
In the studio 5/4/2014
Here is another painting from the cycle of large paintings ( this one is 42" x 56") that I am doing. The drawing was finished yesterday and it took yesterday and today to finish the…
Review: RGH Oil Paint
RGH Oils is a small manufacturer that promotes its wide-range of lead-based whites. I think that is smart. There is an opportunity here for small suppliers to fill the gap left as the larger companies…
In the studio 4/27/14
I've been painting one color for several days--gray: neutral gray, cool gray, warm gray, off-white, and mud. Lately I've used Michael Harding lead white.which is very good and cheaper than Blockx and Old Holland. [caption…
In the studio 4/20/2014
The lower painting has along way to go; the raw umber ground is still visible beneath the figure on the lower-left and other places. It's 40" x 56." [caption id="attachment_3550" align="aligncenter" width="444"] On the easel…
In the studio 2014-4-13
Here is the newest studio update. The drawing on the floor started as a painting on canvas board, but I was having so much fun drawing, I decided to finish it that way. I still…
In the studio 4/6/2014
Two Cakes is 48" x 48". Unfinished, of course, as are most of the paintings shown in the "In the studio" posts. [caption id="attachment_3471" align="aligncenter" width="555"] 'Two Cakes' on the easel[/caption] The left-side of the…