I almost have the feeling that he would set about to paint something and honestly not know how he was going to pull it off. I don’t think he had any doubt in his ability to pull it off, it’s more that he was unafraid of different techniques and even rather unconventional points of view- odd angles, even including rather odd items or compositional elements. His unique perspective makes his work feel fresh to me.
I think I'm still working on this piece. I want to work in the foreground especially. I'll re post an image when it's truly done. I'd love to sell this one before I invest in the frame. There are so many choices. The one I like the best is a heavy, antique style gold. It looks like a 200 year old painting in it, but that's not everyone's taste!
A plein air piece from last Friday.
Peonies with Green Glass and Apricots, 20x16 in. oil on panel, on hold
Beach Box Pastoral
Greetings!
Finally I can say that spring has taken hold here in Michigan. It was a long time in coming this year! I'm adding a new image of Bluebird Trail ll after having repainted a couple of passages of it that seemed to need some more care than the plein air visit afforded.
This 12 x 16 in. landscape is for sale through the Water Street Gallery
if you're local and want to take a look.
More new work on the way!
This past month, I was feeling really cheerful and thankful for the time I had to enjoy household tasks.
One morning, I was standing on a dining room chair with one foot on the table cleaning the little chandelier that hangs there. Granted, the sun was shining bright on the snow and in
Michigan
that does wonders for the heart at this time of the year.
Like a lot of other people, I really bond with my house and want to have the time to enjoy taking care of it. Not that it always works out that way.
It’s those times when I’m in the moment that give me an emotional boost.
I consider myself a sensitive person (or a highly sensitive person!). I’m often overwhelmed with the size and number of the world’s problems. I try to live in such a way that I effect positive change and it’s these little tasks, the joy of family, and the beauty of art and nature that keep me from stumbling over the sorrows outside of my sphere of influence.
And did I mention? Bring on the spring!!
I'm sure a measure of you can sympathize with lead white addiction in painting (no, not eating). When I discovered it years ago, I was able to walk around with a knowing expression...I'd found one of the secrets of the Old Masters.
However, as I ran out of tubes of my lead white, I found myself a little nervous about ordering more. Some may argue that it's fine. It's a heavy pigment and isn't floating around trying to poison me. But, I work at home a fair amount. I work in my kitchen fairly often. I have children and a lap dog. I just would rather avoid it for a while.
SO! I was excited to find this blog post. I'm going to experiment a bit and see if I like the home brew lead white substitute as described.
http://paintingperceptions.com/sounding-technical/the-great-lead-white-shortage
I'm really liking Oleogel and more recently Wilson's Medium from Natural Pigments. Wilson't Medium gets sticky and rich quite quickly that can add some texture within one session. Perhaps this lead white sub and Wilson's can get together and make something lovely!
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