In the Studio 10/20/2013
I am always happy when I can show finished paintings. The painting in the upper-left is titled 'Wayne in a Blue Cap.' It's of my father-in-law, Wayne Kaniper, who recently passed away. This painting is…
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One-Year Anniversary of thomasparkerhudson.com
Today is the one-year anniversary of this blog/gallery. The first post was about the newly opened atrium at the Cleveland Museum of Art. I've visited that museum more than 40 times during the past year.…
Cleveland Museum of Art 2013 Staff Exhibition
I attended the annual Cleveland Museum of Art Staff Exhibition the other day. Like last year, the show is in the museum's lower level by the parking garage. Unlike last year when renovations forced traffic…
In the Studio 10/6/2013
Here is some of this morning's work, a painting with the uninspired title 'Man and Woman in a Room.' [caption id="attachment_2632" align="aligncenter" width="500"] On the easel 9/6/2013[/caption] If you've a better title let me know.
RIP Wayne Kaniper
My father-in-law, Wayne Kaniper, died Saturday in Brigantine, New Jersey after a battle with cancer. He was 81. Wayne was a retired teacher and school superintendent. He was in the habit of sending me newspaper…
Museum Etiquette
For me, standing in front of a painting is like listening to a concert or attending a play. I try to meet the artist on his terms and I open myself to the work to…
Review: Augusto Bordelois at CSU
The Cuban-born, Cleveland-based artist Augusto Bordelois is showing some striking works at Cleveland State U. The exhibition, titled "Based on a True Story," is filled with large-format paintings full of bold colors and simple shapes…
In the Studio 9/22/2013
More recent work. The church is from a drawing I made in Colorado. I am using a mastic-based medium in this painting. In the past I used a jelly-type medium (Maroger), but stopped long ago.…