I learned some cool stuff yesterday at the Mid-Atlantic Pastel Society Meeting. We had a program about the importance of making notans as part of the preparation needed to create successful paintings (in any media). And our instructor, Robin Caspari, gave us some really neat tricks to use on our electronic devises. I’ve known about… Continue reading Notan and Electronics
I know a number of very talented artists who use their dining rooms as their studios because for various good and real reasons they really don’t have other options. I only resort to the dining room for very large projects where I need to spread out on a flat surface because I’m fortunate enough to… Continue reading Thank Goodness for Dining Room Tables
I started two new little bird paintings today. One will be a seagull and one a Blue Jay. They are in the first stages and with luck, I will finish at least one of them soon and post. I’m thinking of taking one or two of my favorite bird paintings that have sold and re-use… Continue reading Empty Canvases
I’m taking an on-line course that (if I do the work necessary) should result in finding additional venues from which to market my art. The first week was about setting some goals and figuring out how I view my art. I really do see it as an extra source of income to supplement my retirement… Continue reading Learning and Stretching
I went up to the studio yesterday feeling rather blue and blah. I think the on-going rainy weather has taken a toll on my mood. I put the heron painting back on the easel and looked at it for a while as I waited for my paint to thaw. I keep my palette in an… Continue reading A Start on Two… or Three
New one completed today. I did learn from this little painting. I started it yesterday and got this far and stopped: Not a bad place to stop for lunch or a couple hour pause, but I normally get back to a painting before the first coat has completely oxidized. I was surprised it was a… Continue reading Goldfinch
Whoo doggie! I decided I wanted to go back and try to build an oil painting the “proper” way. I have gotten away from doing a tonal study and gone straight to painting on a white panel after getting the drawing down. I wanted to see if I could get a more harmonious look… or… Continue reading Back to Basics
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