The color blue is the incontestable darling of the pigment world. Ask just about anybody their favorite color, and the answer far and above will be...blue! And it's everywhere, both in nature and the man-made world. The sky, distant mountains, blueberries, clouds, crashing ocean waves, walls in our homes, sapphires, jewelry, forget-me-nots, blue … [Read more...] about The Hidden Marvels of Blue
Roses and Lace: From the Archives
One of the great pleasures of being a painter is the personal contacts made along the way. Throughout the many years of attending regional, local, and national exhibitions, I have met fellow artists, gallery owners and personnel, and countless collectors. Some have become and remain friends. Others stay in touch with a nice message here and … [Read more...] about Roses and Lace: From the Archives
Han Purple, Another Color from the Past
What is most exciting about the world of nature's pigments is you never know when you are going to discover something new. Veronica Bishop, my tech consultant, recently forwarded an article about such a color heretofore unknown to me. Thanks to her, I now have another pigment for possible inclusion onto my own historical palette, Han … [Read more...] about Han Purple, Another Color from the Past
Midnight in Moscow, Noontime in L. O. Part II
You are reading Part II in the Midnight in Moscow post. Click here to read Part I. Lamentably, after a jam-packed splendid week, our stay in St. Petersburg ended, and the 446-mile journey to Moscow began. A Countryside Like No Other As the frozen highway took us south into the countryside, our guide explained the novel custom of house … [Read more...] about Midnight in Moscow, Noontime in L. O. Part II
Midnight in Moscow, Noontime in L.O. Part 1
Picture this. Empress Catherine’s yellow satin morning dress rustles as she walks across the parquet floor into the sunroom where our brunch is waiting. The servants dash about, placing the food and amaryllis bouquets just so. A butler pulls out a chair as the Tsarina, Empress of Russia, sits gracefully, and she beckons me to be seated … [Read more...] about Midnight in Moscow, Noontime in L.O. Part 1
The Passing of a Portland Gentleman
Earlier this fall, the Portland art scene lost a beloved member of its community. Herschel McGraw, owner of Gallery 903, passed away suddenly. I have known Herschel since the early 2000s when he was affiliated with another Portland gallery that represented my work. He later went on to start Gallery 903, and I was honored to follow along with him in … [Read more...] about The Passing of a Portland Gentleman