In the studio 2/2/2014
Here is a photo of some recent work. I have discussed the larger, The Call, in the series of posts I wrote about it, which I'll update tomorrow. [caption id="attachment_3051" align="aligncenter" width="500"] On the easel…
Category: Studio Corner
In the studio 1/26/214
Considering today is Keith's birthday, it's fitting to be working on paintings for which he posed. [caption id="attachment_3014" align="aligncenter" width="444"] Paintings of Keith on the easel 1/26/2014 (his birthday)[/caption] Both paintings are almost finished. My…
Bad Blockx
Here's a tube of Blockx that's gone bad. Phtalo green is so strong it overpowers other colors so I don't use it often, but even so this tube should still be usable. I have other tubes…
Main Street x2
Today I worked on these paintings. Both are titled 'Main Street.' Each is taken from a one-block area of--you guessed it--Main Street in our small town. #1 (bottom painting) might end up being called 'Antique…
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. [caption id="attachment_2899" align="aligncenter" width="555"] Painting titled 'The Call' in progress[/caption] The figure modeling needs…
In the studio 1/1/2014
What better way to start the new year than in the studio, eh? I was up at 5:00 as usual (no late night revelry for me!) and pitched right in. 'Main Street #2' is part…
Small oil sketch
This recently finished sketch is on a canvas board that was prepared as I described in an earlier post. I deviated from my normal medium with the addition of a small amount of stand oil.…
In the studio 12/8/2013
I like the sensuous lines in this simple pose. My daughter Jane is used to her dad snapping photos at any time. She was helping me at the marina when I took this. I can't…