I’m drawing in pencil because I love to. There might be a purpose to these drawings in progress, and it might be to keep from doing repetitive and boring work on the computer for the upcoming book The Cabins of Wilsonia. The book isn’t repetitive and boring; the computer work is both of those things plus IMPOSSIBLE. […]
Disproportionately Influenced by California Citrus
In conclusion, this is a California artist, disproportionately influenced (inspired, perhaps?) by citrus. Today I am probably out in an orange grove with my cousins, looking for Washington navels that may still be hanging in the center of the trees. Or perhaps we are inhaling the remaining scent of orange blossoms.
Why is this Oil Painting Commission So Hard??
As a studio painter, I work from photos. There is a ton of pressure out there in ArtWorld to paint plein air, which might be French for “on location”. There is a ton of embarrassment out there in ArtWorld about painting from photos, because it usually garners a lot of derision and sneering and condescension. […]
On the Easels, On the Wall
These are some of the paintings on the easel and drying on the walls around the painting studio/workshop. I did them for the Studio Tour. After spending an entire year just drawing the cabins of Wilsonia, it was time to paint again. Always gotta have citrus paintings – what else would you expect from a […]
What’s That Smell?
For years, in the spring I’ve noticed a stunningly fabulous scent while out on my morning walks. It happens in March, and I have never been able to find the source. Last year I decided it had to be the buckeye blossom, but this year I changed my mind again. The smell showed up last […]
Walking in Three Rivers For Inspiration
People: “Where do you get your inspiration?” California Artist: “Everywhere.” Here are photos from a recent morning walk in Three Rivers. The Redbud tree is beginning to fade. This is the extent of the snow on Alta Peak that forms “the elephant”. Popcorn flower under the oaks. Nothing to say here except swing. Or “swang” […]
Sold!
The Studio Tour was a success in many ways. I found 2 new drawing students, saw old friends and students, met new friends, made contact with folks that I’d only talked to on the phone before, and lots of other important things. And, these are some of the paintings that sold. Meadow Fence, 10×10, oil […]
Wrapping Up the Studio Tour Wrap Up
On Monday I told you about the number of visitors who came to my studio during the Studio Tour. What I didn’t tell you was that they came in groups, such as nine people at a time, and they came steadily without ceasing until the next to last hour of each day. My studio is […]
Wonderful Drawing Students in My Life
For twenty years I’ve taught people how to draw. This happens on Tuesday afternoons at the Courthouse Gallery in Exeter. During the Studio Tour on the weekend, a former drawing student named Kelly came by. She still draws and paints and has a job as a receptionist for a chiropractic office. She sells some of […]
Studio Tour Eleven Wrap-up
Here are a few facts about Three Rivers Studio Tour Eleven. There were 37 visitors to my studio on Friday, 96 on Saturday, and 45 on Sunday. I may have miscounted. If you have followed this blog for awhile, you won’t be surprised by this. The weather was perfect. Look at Friday morning: This year […]