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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,…
Painting flesh
Artists find painting people and portraits difficult. Even artists who can paint complicated landscapes without too much difficulty stumble when they attempt people. Why? Part of the answer is the uncanny valley. The uncanny valley…
New painting prep
My newest painting, White Ballon, is the standard size for me, 40" x 54." The drawing is simple--really the plan for the painting. I define the shapes and clarify the relationships between objects: light on…