Black and White Next?
The fog has returned to the hills. It casts a gray quiet mood in the studio and me. Less than 5 miles away the sun is shining and the temperature is rising. ( la la la...) This grayness is [...]
Monkey for a Day
"How's the horse?" My friends know to ask me this after we've talked Art. "I was a monkey yesterday." They look at me smiling. "Not only was I a monkey riding a horse, I was a Greedy Monkey riding a [...]
How to make it better
Taxes. Gardening. Getting poison oak. Doctor time. It's been a full week. But I have been painting! Eight pieces are in various stages of done. Some are ready for edge work and framing. Others are getting the eye. And then [...]
When in Doubt
When in doubt start a new painting. Or two or three. It's been a rough week of painting. When I walk around the studio I hear the crunching of dry wax on the floor. Remember pouring milk over Rice Krispies? [...]
Everyone is enjoying the Sun today
The burst of sun these past few days has definitely influenced my palette. Not only is it flush with Spring but my energy is up and I'm back in the studio every day. Coffee cups are stacking up and my [...]