Pond Study 28 Pond Study 28
Evolving Evolving
March 2, 2012

Evolving

I have not abandoned the pond project yet- however boredom has motivated me to seek ways of keeping it interesting.  Yes, I have been using more brushwork.  I still begin with a knife for a loose beginning to each painting.  I block in areas of color quickly.  Then, with a small round brush I maneuver [...]

Chromascape in Humboldt Park at Sunset Chromascape in Humboldt Park at Sunset
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Technique Technique
February 5, 2011

Technique

One thing I don’t think I have ever talked much about is my technique. So here are some thoughts of process….

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Wasted Paint is Bad Wasted Paint is Bad
December 23, 2010

Wasted Paint is Bad

I remember well a MIAD instructor I once had telling me and the rest of the painting class never to waste paint.

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Vancouver Art Vancouver Art
November 15, 2010

Vancouver Art

I spent the last few days in Vancouver, B.C., where I manged to do a little gallery hopping. Vancouver has a very active art scene. I went to Gallery Row, in South Granville. This is a small, trendy area full of boutiques and galleries. Here I visited a number of noteworthy galleries, including the Petley [...]