Study: ‘The Call’ Part 6
This is the sixth post in this study. The next–final–post will be about the finished painting. I have finished my initial plan of attack. I always a have a goal…
In the studio 2/2/2014
Here is a photo of some recent work. I have discussed the larger, The Call, in the series of posts I wrote about it, which I’ll update tomorrow. The smaller…
Study: ‘The Call’ Part 5
The latest version of the study shows the painting much advanced. The modelling is done on the cement bench and pediment. The figure modeling needs more refinement, as is evident…
In the studio 1/1/2014
What better way to start the new year than in the studio, eh? I was up at 5:00 as usual (no late night revelry for me!) and pitched right in.…
In the studio 12-1-2013
I spent the last week doing nothing but drawing. Here is ‘Main Street # 2.’ I finished the drawing and covered it with a rag-applied ground. The varnish-based ground is…
In the studio 11/17/2013
Some current work. The top-most painting is a small self-portrait on wood. I had planned further development but–you know what?–it looks OK as it is. So it’s finished.
In the studio Nov. 11, 2013
Here is some recent work. The Call is 36″ x 48″; the other painting is somewhat larger. I am doing a series about making The Call. The current version does not…
In the Studio 11/3/2013
Both of these paintings were finished yesterday. The larger is portrait of my nurse, Mrs. Keeley, who administered to me when I was very sick several years ago. The smaller…