On the Easel 1/6/13
"The Gift" (large painting on the right) and several smaller paintings. "The Gift" is 48" x 48". The smaller ones are from a batch of new canvases I stretched and prepared during the holidays. [caption…
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White Paint–in Praise of Lead
The most important color--by far--is white. White oil paint comes in three flavors: Zinc white (zinc oxide, PW4, usually called Chinese White when used in watercolors). Although known from ancient times, its common usage is relatively modern, dating…
Thumbs-up: Bonnard; Thumbs-sideways:Vuillard
Vuillard Have you dated someone whose online profile scored highly, only to be disappointed upon meeting her/him? I've never used an online dating service (my wife has strong opinions on this subject), but my relationship with Vuillard feels…
Oil Paint Brand Ratings
I've used oils paints from almost every producer known to man, or at least those known in the US. This photo shows my two paint cabinets. The one on the left has tubes of blue,…
In the Studio 12.16.12
For a Sunday during December in NE Ohio the light is good. Here's a photo taken in the studio today. I've been painting since 7:00 and now it's time for lunch and the Brown's game…
Painting: Mother Nursing Infant
[singlepic id=168 w= h= float=none] This is an older painting from the gallery. Working on a painting, I get it to a certain point then put it aside. I rarely finish a painting, even a…
Timothy Callaghan—Life Slow Still
I recently paid my second visit to the William Busta Gallery. Busta is one of those cafeteria-style spaces where several shows—about 6 in this case—run concurrently. The artists shown represent, no doubt, an attempt to…
George Mauersberger at Bonfoey
I walked into the George Mauersberger exhibit at Bonfoey expecting to see a passel of prints. Nope. While a few prints are on display, drawings and watercolors make up the lion’s share of the show. Even so,…