~ ~ Thomas Hudson studio journal ~ ~
Winsor Newton has become my choice for mid-range oil paint, supplanting RGH. While not Old Holland, W & N's quality is consistently high, and I prefer some of their colors over all competing brands, such as…
I finished The Explainer this morning. This woman was explaining a painting to her companions who listened to her with rapt attention. I didn't pay attention to what she said but she was in earnest. [caption…
I've had two more session with this painting since I last posted an update. That makes seven sessions, not counting the drawing sessions. [caption id="attachment_4047" align="aligncenter" width="500"] On the easel, the unfinished 'Graduation Day'[/caption] The…
My studio journal is filled with hundreds of recipes and formulas for painting mediums. I've tried nearly all of them and recorded the results. My shelves are chockablock with oils, varnishes, and other ingredients. . As a…
My new shed arrived two days ago. The Amish builders erected the 10' x 12' building in 2.5 hours. They arrived at 6:30 AM (after driving 2 hours!). The shed enables me to convert the garage…
Cleveland's exhibition, housed in two small rooms off the atrium, is small put potent. Durer is one of the towering figures in Western art. His drawing prowess is unrivaled--some few have matched him but none have surpassed…
This unfinished painting is titled The Picnic. Today's session was the fourth, not including the drawing sessions. [caption id="attachment_4021" align="aligncenter" width="500"] "The Picnic" 4th sitting[/caption] The painting is 40" x 56". The ground is neutral burnt…
I'm going to the Cleveland Museum of Art later today to visit the Durer exhibition for the 3rd time. The small exhibit contains three-dozen prints--engravings and woodcuts, and a single etching. I love prints and printmaking so this…
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