A few years ago, I painted several pieces using the ever beautiful calla lilies as a focal point. Here I have mimicked one of the earlier compositions while changing a few objects and brightening the red tones. Using a white or off white object as the main attraction is very auspicious in color palette planning. Because white goes with anything, … [Read more...] about Auspicious Harmony
Vagone Green
Shown here is the first painting completed in my new studio. After so many months of not painting, it is splendid to be back to work, specifically experimenting with the natural pigments again. Initially, I felt very rusty but after just a little while it all seems familiar again. I had to review my drying charts from last year to see which … [Read more...] about Vagone Green
Cinnabar Close-ups
Habiliments
It is immeasurably exciting to be painting again with the smell of turps and linseed oil wafting in the air. Because we are on a hillside, my studio has terrific natural light from large windows to the northwest. Even on gray cloudy days, it is possible to work without supplemental lighting. Easel, chair, and taboret are situated in a roomy area … [Read more...] about Habiliments
New Digs
The dust is settling and the floors are curing since our move to the west side. After months of apartment dwelling and house hunting that, as you can imagine, included lingering frustrations, we have found a suitable home/studio/shop. After signing the final papers in December, several weeks went by while various crews installed hardwood floors, … [Read more...] about New Digs
Fast Forward
Fast Forward- December, 2007. It is such an honor to have been Jeanette's childhood friend and grow up to have her write an article (shown in previous post) about my 1995 art exhibit at Mt. Hood Community College. My Mom, Esther, found a copy of Jeanette's article in her attic, and gave it to me the other day. It is a very timely topic because I … [Read more...] about Fast Forward