What a joy it was to paint Harley and his sweet smile! Now I’m packing him up and sending him off for his “mother” to enjoy.
Category: Recent Work
Something Completely Different: Grey!
Some of my teachers have regaled me with the wonders of Grisaille, or grey scale paintings, either as the underpinning for a more colorful work or as an end to themselves. But I’ve steadfastly clung to my colorful ways. More red, more purple! But suddenly: A Rainy Day In Paris (24 x 30), based on… Continue reading Something Completely Different: Grey!
Fast & Loose vs. Large & Finished
I recently attended a presentation by one of my favorite painters, Tim Horn. He noted that he often ends up doing two versions of favorite scenes: one small version, often painted on site, and a larger, more formal version, painted in the studio. “Funny thing,” he said. “I almost always like the smaller version better.”… Continue reading Fast & Loose vs. Large & Finished