This piece, (oil on canvas, 11×14) begun in December? is likely finished – the onion “model” definitely is finished, although the aging process is interesting, rotting from inside and surprisingly not smelly. WIP – And here is my first self-portrait I’ve done in a while. Starting this past weekend, using a single mirror – paintingContinue reading “What’s on the easel? 2/16/18”
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Show time
Landscapes have been hung at Belmont Hill School’s Landau Gallery. Large flower paintings have been hung at Canvas Fine Art. The studio has been de-cluttered, and brushes thoroughly cleaned. I pulled out a matte knife and disposed of some paintings that I just don’t like (that felt good to make a decision about them) andContinue reading “Show time”
Showing Progress
Still life paintings for a February (and possibly March) group exhibition at CFA, 67 Chestnut Street, Beacon Hill MA, delivered 5 paintings on Saturday, Reception TBD: Art for my solo show “Slippery Slopes: the art of painting en plein air” at the Landau Gallery, Belmont Hill School; hanging them on Wednesday and the reception willContinue reading “Showing Progress”
Some nights . . .
Some nights a girl just needs to belt out some tunes with Cyndi Lauper/Aretha/Gloria Gaynor and fling some paint. Worked for me and maybe the art.
Frame-a-thon
There was a lot of work accomplished yesterday including revisiting a half finished painting from many years ago. Maybe it’s finished now – maybe I’ll know tomorrow.
Catching up with work
Great to be back to work at the studio – I added a finishing touch to complete my Longfellow tower and became ensnared by onion greens in a work in progress. As to my scenic wonder photo – I spent a couple weeks across the continent – including a visit to Fort Langley along theContinue reading “Catching up with work”
January 5 – heading North-West
More from the sketch book. Pencil and gouache. Traditional.
Carol Schweigert 