It is an undeniable fact that colors can be felt. Blue is cool and icy and should never be painted on bathroom walls lest we feel cold while indisposed. The soothing warm light of yellow draws us to a cushioned window seat with a good book when the sun pours through. Green is crisp and lush and beckons a walk in the park in an April rain. Royalty … [Read more...] about The Joys of Red – And a Special Announcement!
Margret Short
The Discriminating Palette of Sexy Beets
While reading a very colorful article this morning, I thought about my painting, Dutch Treat, shown below. The article, entitled "Sensational Color, Sexy Beets", from Color Expert Kate Smith of Sensational Color describes the love/hate relationship people have with beets. Some find them totally unpalatable, including Former President Obama, who … [Read more...] about The Discriminating Palette of Sexy Beets
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
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
Iron Oxide Pigments, Colors and Uses in Oil Painting
George O’Hanlon’s Best Painting Practice Class held in Portland this past weekend was a treasure trove of valuable information. Much of the information presented was material I have studied over the years since my art quest began, and happily, there were many nuggets presented too. The topics of materials, techniques, mediums, oil painting … [Read more...] about Iron Oxide Pigments, Colors and Uses in Oil Painting
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