In the studio 8/17/14
This painting has occupied me for the past three days. The 42″ x 56″ oil is from an a batch I started this spring. The red gown provides a satisfying…
In the studio 8/10/2014
This is a painting I’ve been working on for several days. The 44″ x 60″ oil titled The News is part of a new series that all share the same size.…
In the studio 6/22/2014
Besides finishing The Call, I recently worked on the paintings in this photo. Today’s session was the second painting session for the one on the right, Heated Discussion (the drawing…
In the studio 6/15/2104
After getting back from my short trip to New York city last night, I was back in the studio at 5:00 A.M. I couldn’t wait to get back to work.…
Correcting painting surfaces that are too slick
You know when your paint surface gets too slick and oil starts to bead? There are several remedies. Rubbing an onion over the surface works but has issues–obviously. A better…
On the easel 5/11/14
Mother’s Day. The weather is perfect. We worked on the boat–The Betty Jane–yesterday and today. Painting was light this morning but I did get a session in with The Call. First…
Studio mess
As this photograph demonstrates, I need more studio space. Not shown are the larger–5′ x 6′– paintings that are precariously stacked on one another. My separate storage area is overflowing…
In the studio 3/9/2014
Here is some recent work. Saturday was a light work day because of family functions. The top painting is titled “Explain,” and I think it’s far enough along now that…