Site update
I posted yesterday and then realized that it'd been almost three weeks since my last post! I knew it had been too long but I hadn't realized it had been that long. I've been busy…
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Lead white roundup
I am testing the excellent Michael Harding brand Cremitz white. It really is good stuff. Along with Kremer's Cremitz white, it's among the best lead whites that I've used. Of course, the lead whites from…
New series
I am embarking on a new series: Amusement Park. After my last visit to Cedar Point, I've amassed 1500 photos. I bought a season pass and intend many more visits. Amusement Park joins my two…
Am I Irish?
My Ancestry DNA test contains few surprises. As expected, the results show I am mostly English and Scottish. Also expected is a Northern European connection, pointing to Northern France and Belgium. Family lore maintains that…
Review: The Remembrance of Earth’s Past series
I recently finished the science-fiction trilogy The Remembrance of Earth's Past, by Chinese author Cixin Liu. The first and most well know book in the series is The Three-Body Problem. The team that produced The…
Covid fairy
Two Fridays back, I became tired and took a nap. I never take naps so everyone instantly knew I was sick. My body ached and I couldn't get warm. I remained in bed from Friday…
Mixing paint on the palette
I never use a palette knife on my palette. To mix a tone, I plunge my brush into the paints and use the brush to mix what I need. For example, on this nearly-fresh palette,…