Sometimes in the process of working on a painting, things change. Things that seemed perfectly placed just do not come together as planned. If you are lucky this does not happen very often, however for the painting on my easel at this time, I had to juggle some of the objects to make my concept work better. As you can see, I initially placed some … [Read more...] about Composition Juggling
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Final Results – Stack White Process – Part lV
Stack pots after two weeks of corroding. The smell of acetic acid (vinegar) is still present inside the stack shed, but not as sharp as it was initially. The temperature within the compost heap is raising, but on the surface it is still at ambient temperatures. Flakes have formed on the lead coils. The relative humidity inside the shed is nearly … [Read more...] about Final Results – Stack White Process – Part lV
On the Easel
Often followers ask about current projects. Though at this time, I have no in-depth project involving an ancient culture or goddess from an ancient world, there are endless pigments, mediums, brushstrokes, or canvas textures to investigate. On my easel right now, is the painting posted here in its early stages of development. Dramatic light is … [Read more...] about On the Easel
Lessons from the Spider Woman
Announcing Pigment Project #5 Coming in autumn of 2012. Lessons from the Spider Woman Spanning all the way from Rembrandt's bling in the Dutch 17th Century to the dazzling riches in Land of the Pharaohs and most recently, the protective arms of Athena in Ancient Greece, this latest in my Lessons pigment series will focus on the folklore, art, … [Read more...] about Lessons from the Spider Woman
The Story of Flowers for Saskia
This new painting, Flowers for Saskia, came about because of the luscious red garment and hat in this Rembrandt painting of his wife, Saskia (seen in the background). Some months ago, I stumbled upon this painting, heretofore, unknown to me. My immediate thought was to do a copy of this splendid image and hang it in my studio to gaze upon every … [Read more...] about The Story of Flowers for Saskia
Doorman’s Record Tulipa
Cupid's Arrow 11x10 Oil on Linen Margret E. Short copyright 2010 CM Russell Museum Masters in Miniature 2010 July 29 through September 11 Great Falls, Montana Being the hopeless and helpless mad scientist, I just can't help playing around with colors. Over the past while, RED has been on my palette and has been manipulated and pushed like … [Read more...] about Doorman’s Record Tulipa