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    My fav…raw umber
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    My fav…raw umber

    Tom Hudson November 26, 2024

    Next to lead white, raw umber is my most-used color. Because it's fast drying, it's ideal for every use case, whether I'm making a quick sketch or preparing the underpainting on a large painting. Additionally,…

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    Not Spring
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    Not Spring

    Tom Hudson March 18, 2024

    A few sunny days last week tricked me into thinking Spring was coming to NE Ohio. Today's snow proves that hope was false. My son's golf outing yesterday was cut short by a snow squall…

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    Unseasonably mild in NE Ohio
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    Unseasonably mild in NE Ohio

    Tom Hudson February 10, 2024

    It's sunny and mild on the shores of Lake Erie. Our weather is unusual for February. I am catching spring fever despite myself. The view out my studio window propels me outside. Just a week…

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    New camera lens
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    New camera lens

    Tom Hudson January 24, 2023

    I tested my new 35mm F1.8 prime lens today with my Nikon z7 camera. This prime lens joins two others in my collection--50mm F1.8, and 85mm F1.8. The latter two are exceptionally sharp and are…

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    Reminds me of winter
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    Reminds me of winter

    Tom Hudson December 26, 2022

    Reminds me a little of winter, eh? It's actually warmer today than it was on Christmas Eve when we lost power with the wind chill at -29 f. The fireplace kept the frigid air at…

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    Memorial Day 2022
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    Memorial Day 2022

    Tom Hudson May 30, 2022

    In the U.S.A., Memorial Day is the day we set aside to honor those who died in the service of their country. In my family, my maternal grandmother King's grandfather was wounded and left for…

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    Another one underway
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    Another one underway

    Tom Hudson May 29, 2022

    As I've done several times, I intend to document the birth of a painting. The last time, I shared just the early stages of a painting. That's my plan this time too. 2-3 posts that…

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    Dismal–Snow on April 18
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    Dismal–Snow on April 18

    Tom Hudson April 18, 2022

    Yep, snow on April 18 here in NE Ohio. My backyard after lunch. I can't remember snow this late in the year.

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