Studio journal 12/26/16
I worked on the 48" x 48" oil, Two Cakes. Two Cakes has been long in hand. I really do not like the surface; a commercial canvas by Fredrix. I bought an assortment of Fredrix…
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Palette knives
In January, I wrote about breaking my stalwart palette knife. After using the knife daily for years, I really miss it. It was like losing a hand. I have plenty of knives but the one that…
RGH and Blue Ridge oils
Along with Winsor Newton, Blue Ridge and RGH oils get a lot of use on my palette. The categories I use to rate manufacturers in my oil paint brand reference--low-end, mid-range, and high-end--are based…
In the studio 11/26/2016
The Press is based on several photos I took during the RNC in Cleveland this past summer. The Press still has a long way to go but I think you can get the sense…
In the studio 11/25/16
I worked on Three Women in Sandals. I toyed with calling the painting The Three Graces... I have always had a hard time settling on names for paintings and the problem seems to be getting…
In the studio 11/6/16
My studio corner is jammed with things I'm working on, including the recently finished Woman in Purple Boots II. Woman in Purple Boots II is 44" x 60". In the bottom-right of the photo is…
In the studio 10/23/16
I worked a little while on this small painting, which is part of the Playhouse Square series. I also spent time working on a large drawing. It's been awhile since I've done that. Of late,…
Review: Richeson’s Rectified Turpentine
Have you read many turpentine reviews lately? How about ever? I use turpentine every day in my oil painting. Winsor Newton is a pretty reliable manufacturer. Their oil paint, while not the best, is very good…