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
Margret Short
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
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
Stack White Process – Part lll
In the next step of the lead white making process, specially made earthenware pots were arranged and then filled about one-third with vinegar. You will notice a variety of pot colors which indicate varying amounts of lead inserted into certain pots which were processed differently. The rolled lead coils were then placed into the pots. Some pots … [Read more...] about Stack White Process – Part lll