Observational Painting
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 the Fraser River (British Columbia.)
Tomorrow it’s frame-a-thon time in preparation for my exhibit at the Landau Gallery, (the Belmont Hill School, Belmont MA.)
More from the sketch book. Pencil and gouache. Traditional. 
Thanks to Amtrak’s delays, I had a day to enjoy Chicago: a visit to The Art Institute (Rodin- one Gallery, the 5 Vuillards nearby – they are old friends, have to look in on them, and a quick peek at Fuseli’s drawings which I want to see more of ) a quick stop at Dick Blick for some fresh drawing pens, and ribs for lunch. Then it was time to hurry up and wait, leaving 4 hours late.
Two days of delays and I’m still in Chicago but very comfortable. Tomorrow? The Art Institute and then back to the train station to try again. 
I’m ready for a new canvas.
Hot Breakfast, Oil on linen, 10 x 10 inches
The exhibits and art fairs were fun, but time for the studio, ah!
Work in progress 10×10. Oil on linen.
I’ll be showing small works this season at several locations:
Beacon Hill Fine Art & Crafts, Firehouse on Mt Vernon and Charles 11/18 & 11/19, 10-5.
MIT 2017 Winter Art & Craft Fair, Stata Center, MIT Campus, Cambridge 11/30 & 12/1, 10-5.
Open Studios at the StoveFactory Studios, 523 Medford St. , Charlestown. 12/2 & 12/3, 11-5pm.
