Here comes the sun
As the portrait starts to wrap up, I’ve shifted focus onto the surrounding elements. Over the last few days I’ve spent a considerable amount of time working on the sunflowers…
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A leg to stand on.
I’ve been hard at work in the studio the last few days. Today I decided to change up what I was working on; today was all about the legs. It…
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Work in Progress…the Progress continues.
Work has continued on the portrait. I’ve tried to balance the desire to focus on the faces of the subject with the need to keep the painting moving forward as…
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Italy…wrapping things up.
So things are finally starting to come together…I’m feeling like I’m rounding a corner on this painting. I’ve grown to really enjoy using a limited number of pigments…Decision making is certainly…
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Italy…still, working in progress
I’ve had been struggling with the paint surface on this piece all along. I got to thinking, “Perhaps my white paint isn’t as fresh as it could or for that…
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Work in Progress: Italy
Today’s post is a work in progress shot of an on going commision painting. The painting has gone through more than it’s fair share of changes over the years since I…
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Plein Air sketches
I finally made it back to the studio today. I’m with out air conditioning, and it was really hot again today in Minneapolis. I decided to grab my brushes, and…
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Leeks, final
Today marks the end of he road for another still life. I’ve been working on this one for the better part of a month now in preparation for a birthday…
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Leeks,…..another work in progress update.
Work on Leeks continues. I only have a couple more opportunities to work on this painting. My focus has been on pushing the onions and leeks, as they are the…
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Leeks, a work in progress update
Today was one of those days that really signals a turning point in a painting. You can see where I started today in my previous post, and then where I…
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The Painted Gift
This painting is a work in progress that I’m doing as a gift. I’ve tried to assemble what I’m hoping are some of the future owners favorite things together in…
