About Drawing
I sat cross legged on the studio floor surrounded by drawings. Whenever I begin a new cycle of work, I sort through the “stacks” to check in on current pursuits, search for inspiration, and revisit the good old days. While … Continued
What’s in a Studio?
A few days ago, I moved into a new studio. Before my arrival, the space was entirely devoid of furniture, not to mention signs of life. The floor lay bare, the walls barren. Any muses lingering in the vicinity remained … Continued
The Devil in the Details
“Shrine” oil on canvas 36″x 60″ Twelve days from now, my paintings will be rolled up and stashed in the belly of an airplane. Traveling from Thailand to the US, our arrival gets us in on July 3rd, just in time … Continued
Scheduling Inspiration
The countdown has seriously begun. For the past eight months, I’ve been creating new work for a solo exhibit scheduled for September. While that might seem a long way off, believe me, it’s not. I have 23 workdays left, excluding Sundays. … Continued
On Posting Work in Progress: why the heck not?
Recently, I came across a web article dealing with the pros and cons of posting “work in progress” or WIP. Aside from piquing my interest in how acronyms are designated, and who decides, I was quite interested in the topic. … Continued
Making a Racket
The studio is getting noisy. Paintings lay on the floor, lean against walls, chattering to each other. And to me. Today’s chosen one, propped up on the bamboo chair/easel, holds court in the designated place of honor. Sketches, tacked up with painter’s tape … Continued
Brushstroke
It may take hours, sometimes days. But eventually, it kicks in. The painting is wet, alive. Perfume of linseed oil and pigment waft up from the palette where mature, complex colors await my bidding. The body warm, the dance underway, … Continued
Permission
Without knowing the outcome, the painting begins. A general idea is helpful. In this case, I work from a drawing, an image too tall for a single piece of paper, so I used two. Greenery spirals upward amidst blocks of orange, … Continued
Going Through a Phase: a painting process
“A work of art is the trace of a magnificent struggle” -Robert Henri Phase one: the honeymoon The blank canvas. Empty. Stark. Daunting. It’s got a bad reputation, but honestly, we’re good. I show it who’s boss with a single … Continued