It's been a while since doing anything on gold leaf, and it was quite fun to get back into this medium. This technique is really much easier than it seems, and the trick really is not to put very much paint on the surface. Let the gold leaf itself shine and be the star performer. Remember the adage, less is more. I did not put any paint at all in … [Read more...] about All That Glitters – Oil on Gold Leaf
Big Sky Country
For several months now, I have been experimenting with oil painting of landscapes, specifically moody dramatic sunrises and sunsets. This past Christmas holiday, we hauled out some old slides from a previous trip to the Grand Canyon and other points of interest in the Southwest. I was surprised to see that many of the images were quite nice and … [Read more...] about Big Sky Country
Oil Painters of America First Online Auction
Oil Painters of America's First Online Auction Auction Begins December 4, 2014 Oil Painters of America's First Online Auction is now up and running. Collectors have the opportunity to preview and bid on the highest quality works of art from today's leading fine artists. It is an honor to be part of this event which will commence on … [Read more...] about Oil Painters of America First Online Auction
Randy Higbee 6″ Squared Exhibition and Sale
Randy Higbee Gallery is hosting the fifth annual 6"Squared Exhibition and Sale Through December 31, 2014 See images, exhibit, and purchase information here … [Read more...] about Randy Higbee 6″ Squared Exhibition and Sale
Oil Painting Critiques
This past week, I had the pleasure of participating in the Oil Painters of America Critique Program. For the nominal fee of $25.00 (which goes to OPA), artists have the opportunity to have a signature or master level member review their oil paintings and give instructional advice on how they might improve their technique. Because I do not do any … [Read more...] about Oil Painting Critiques
Dinner with Sheri in Dallas
Over the past 17 years or so, I have had the great pleasure of working with a mighty fine web designer, Sheri Huffman. Using the magic of the Internet, we have communicated and worked together via telephone and email all these years. Sheri has designed, edified, guided, suggested, instructed, elucidated, coached, and coaxed me through the … [Read more...] about Dinner with Sheri in Dallas