My Field Easel is Cooler than Your Field Easel
Plein air season is FINALLY here in Wisconsin. Just a little over a week ago, we had 8 inches of snow, and there was frost last night, but the roads are clear at last, so I had a chance to
My Field Easel is Cooler than Your Field Easel
Plein air season is FINALLY here in Wisconsin. Just a little over a week ago, we had 8 inches of snow, and there was frost last night, but the roads are clear at last, so I had a chance to
A Show at Lakeview Hospital
For those not following me on Facebook, I just wanted to let you know that I’ve updated my Gallery page to include the work on display at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater. To find the hospital gallery, turn right after coming
A Show at Lakeview Hospital
For those not following me on Facebook, I just wanted to let you know that I’ve updated my Gallery page to include the work on display at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater. To find the hospital gallery, turn right after coming
Waiting for the Isolation Coat to Cure
If you have dibs on one of the 30-paintings-in-thirty-days paintings, don’t despair! They ARE in progress. The isolation coat (a protective layer of acrylic medium) has to cure for a week or two before the varnish is applied, or it
Waiting for the Isolation Coat to Cure
If you have dibs on one of the 30-paintings-in-thirty-days paintings, don’t despair! They ARE in progress. The isolation coat (a protective layer of acrylic medium) has to cure for a week or two before the varnish is applied, or it
My Latest “Top-Secret” Project
Where are all the posts of new work? I can finally post the reason—I’ve been working hard on a top-secret project: a large banner for the dojo where I study the martial art of aikido. February 14 marked six years
My Latest “Top-Secret” Project
Where are all the posts of new work? I can finally post the reason—I’ve been working hard on a top-secret project: a large banner for the dojo where I study the martial art of aikido. February 14 marked six years
Steaming Silk!
18 of the 30-paintings-in-30-days project were on silk. Today, I steamed them for 3 1/2 hours to set the dyes. They all came through successfully, and they look fantastic. Steaming makes the colors richer and more vibrant. Here they are,
Steaming Silk!
18 of the 30-paintings-in-30-days project were on silk. Today, I steamed them for 3 1/2 hours to set the dyes. They all came through successfully, and they look fantastic. Steaming makes the colors richer and more vibrant. Here they are,
30 in 30 – Day 26 (catch-up)
And another winter scene. I’ve painted versions of this scene before, from a watercolor sketch made on a below-zero day on the north shore of Lake Superior. That day, although I had hot water with a little rubbing alcohol in
30 in 30 – Day 26 (catch-up)
And another winter scene. I’ve painted versions of this scene before, from a watercolor sketch made on a below-zero day on the north shore of Lake Superior. That day, although I had hot water with a little rubbing alcohol in
30 in 30 – Day 25 (catch-up)
So many beautiful sunrises and sunsets lately! Some wild with color, others subtle and mysterious. I love the soft blends and barely seen color in winter skies. (The vertical striations are a result of the silk still being stretched on
30 in 30 – Day 25 (catch-up)
So many beautiful sunrises and sunsets lately! Some wild with color, others subtle and mysterious. I love the soft blends and barely seen color in winter skies. (The vertical striations are a result of the silk still being stretched on
