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What’s on the easel? 2/16/18

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”

Travel winter 2018: Chicago and beyond

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 DickContinue reading “Travel winter 2018: Chicago and beyond”

Postcards to Maud

Here’s my painting donation for Postcards to Maud… an artist postcard show to benefit the Chandler Gallery at Maud Morgan Arts. Chandler Gallery, 20 Sacramento Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Dates: August 14 – September 7, 2017. All works in the exhibit are 6×8 inches Artists “postcards” This is an oil painting on carton board. AllContinue reading “Postcards to Maud”

Annual autumnal still life

Thanks Eve for the gourds. It’s transitioning time from landscape to still life. 6×6 oil on linen

Another bit of Vermont

Gouache on paper/painting before snacking.

Vermont Doodles

It’s been a restorative long weekend with fresh air and apples just off the tree. Even a surprise visit from Phil’s Vancouver sis but the oils never made it out of the car. I did doodle with gouache. This is Alfie.

Coming up – Art in the Park

At Art in the Park, I’ll be showing smaller (more portable work) To see larger pieces, Open Studios will be in December, and of course, by appointment.

Grey Skies, Saturday Morning

Oil on canvas, 11×14 inches. Thanks to Tish for getting me out to Spy Pond in Arlington, after years of driving by, I finally had an opportunity to paint. Very family friendly but felt like out in nature for this urbanite. The morning included very light sprinkles of rain.