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OMG! Oil Sticks!!!!
Jun 27, 2016
Sunrise. 8x6, oil on linen panel. 2016 This sketch was started using an oil stick to do the basic block in of the darks. Today was the first time I've tried using one and I was instantly addicted: I immediately started three other paintings. What I've tried to do here is to make the painting about t...
Sketch Marathon Day 26: 26th Avenue Sunset
Jun 21, 2016
26th Ave Sunset. 8x10, oil on linen panel. 2016 And so, I think it's appropriate to bring the sketch marathon to a close on day 26 (with a painting of 26th avenue), although, in truth, I likened it more to the actual battle than a foot race. I learned a lot by working intently to produce as much mat...
Sketch Marathon Day 25: Late Evening
Jun 6, 2016
Late Evening. 6x9, oil on linen panel. 2016 In this sketch I experimented with a painting knife that I've had for over 10 years, but never used before. It's shaped like a putty knife with one of the corners cut off. The sky and color scheme are based on a sunset that occurred last week, although I'v...
Sketch Marathon Day 24: South Lawn
Jun 3, 2016
Field Study: South Lawn. 5x7, oil on linen panel. 2016 I managed to get outside and do a little sketching at the local park this afternoon. As this is a just a field study, I spent most of my time trying to get the colors and values right. On the treeline I found that less is more - the single ...
Sketch Marathon Day 20: Painting in the Sand Dunes
May 25, 2016
In the Dunes (plein air). 7x11, oil on linen panel. 2016 Continuing in my quest to develop ideas for new paintings, I worked outside at Golden Gardens Beach today. The light and sky were basically the same as they were in winter, but the temperature was much more pleasant. I found a great place to p...
Sketch Marathon Day 19: Lupins
May 24, 2016
Lupin Meadow. 5x7, oil on linen panel. 2016 I walked past this meadow yesterday and made a few notan sketches. In the studio this morning I worked up a sketch on a scraped down panel....