In 1976, I purchased "The Artist’s Handbook of Materials and Techniques" by Ralph Mayer, following a respected instructor's advice that it was the only book of its kind I would ever need. Too many years later I came to understand how naive I was. Now a growing number of books on materials and methods in painting share shelf space laden with art history, biography, theory, and aesthetics. Paint … [Read more...]
Catbird, no. 2
Catbird, no. 2, oil on linen gatorboard panel, 5 x 8 in (12.7 x 20.32 cm), 5/17/08 … [Read more...]
Catbird, no. 1
Catbird, no. 1, oil on linen, 8 x 10 in (20.32 x 25.4 cm), 5/16/2008 … [Read more...]
Magnolias — The End
As the magnolia tree finished blooming, a month of painting its flowers came to an end. My mind’s ear keeps replaying The Doors singing “This is the end, my beautiful friend, the end.” The guitar and Jim Morrison’s deadly serious voice conjures up 1968: the American war in Viet Nam broadcast on a black and white tv in the background of a brightly lit wall-to-wall carpeted American suburban … [Read more...]
Magnolia
I have recently come across the painter Tad Spurgeon’s inspiring and extensive website. It is chock full of his oil paintings, elegant writing about the creative process, experiments with materials, and historic research. He connects making art to contemporary life with philosophical patience and humor. It’s been a genuine pleasure encountering his musings, knowledge, and artwork throughout the … [Read more...]
Magnolia, 050608
Magnolia, 050608, oil on linen panel, 5 x 7 in (12.7 x 17.78 cm), 5/6/2008 … [Read more...]
Magnolia, 050508
Magnolia, 050508, oil on linen panel, 5 x 7 in (12.7 x 17.78 cm), 5/5/2008 … [Read more...]
Magnolia, 043008
Magnolia, 043008, oil on linen panel, 5 x 5 in (12.7 x 12.7 cm), 4/30/2008 … [Read more...]
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