Fall is supposed to be a relief from the heat. Last week we hit the 90s, AGAIN. Although my mind has the facts of seasonal changes, doubt holds me hostage. So, I was seeking signs of fall, anything for encouragement that summer wouldn’t last forever. Pumpkin spice something, anyone?
Finishing a Big One
I am referring to finishing a large (12×24″) oil painting that I started in August, and then left to gather dust and spider webs while I worked on smaller paintings. Smaller paintings provide something closer to instant gratification; larger paintings build character. These photos were taken in August. These were taken in October, a progression […]
Five Finished Oil Paintings
These new oil paintings may look familiar to you from seeing them in progress. Inventory was low; with the Holiday Bazaar in the near future (November 18 at the Three Rivers Veterans Memorial Building) and seeking a new vendor, it was time to start producing. P.S. They all look better in person, but I think […]
Drawing Sequoia, Not Just Chit-Chatting
Yesterday I showed you some oil paintings of Sequoia, the non-Mineral King part of the park. Today here are some pencil drawings (I LOVE to draw—did you know that??) These don’t have sizes and prices. Some are sold, some might be framed, and most are probably just in a flat file in my studio. (If […]
On the Easels and Sources of Inspiration
“On the Easels” isn’t exactly accurate; it is a euphemism for “paintings in progress”. It has been awhile since you have seen what oil paintings I am working on. With the annual Holiday Bazaar coming up on November 18 (sounds far away but is actually now closer to us than summer was), I have to […]
Fast or Good?
My drawing students get to hear me say this regularly: “You can be fast or you can be good; I get to be both.” Now I am working on a drawing that is very very important to me, and I am choosing to be good, but S L O W. What’s with all the pressure? […]
Painting the Museum Wall
So far I have only told you about the steps toward painting the display on a wall in the Three Rivers Historical Museum. I finally began applying color to the wall. It took two coats for the colors to be strong enough to cover. My plan was to freehand the “shadows”, and afterward, use the […]
About That Museum Wall Design
The exhibit is on the north interior wall of the Mineral King Room in the Three Rivers Historical Museum. (Really, shouldn’t this be called a “history” museum rather than a “historical” museum? This bothers me. The museum isn’t historical; however, I didn’t name it and can read their sign and website and then call them […]
Transferring Designs to a Museum Wall
The quail design had to be repeated, this time higher and to the right. I was on a roll, had this thing figured out! Trail Guy stopped by to see how things were going. His timing was excellent, and he helped me place this design higher on the wall, measuring and leveling. It was too […]
Designs on a Museum Wall
I enlarged these designs onto kraft paper, ordered some very large sheets of graphite transfer paper, gathered a few tools, and drove to the Three Rivers Historical Museum. My job bosses had prepped the wall for me, and they also blocked it off in a very serious manner, along with providing a ladder and a […]