First Times

 

If you went to art school, you may have been taught to never use black. Today I went to the store and bought a huge tube of ivory black. I used it everywhere. In fact, if you need me,I’ll be in the studio adding BLACK to ALL of my paintings! It was a stupid rule that caught on. I got permission from an Instagram artist that I follow that it’s actually okay to use black. 

Untitled- for now

 

A new vertical composition I’m working on. This is my 3rd painting of this scene. I keep condensing the image.  I have to stop here for tonight. I will fine tune it and add grain to the wood in the dock next time. Nothing heals like the water and sun. Get some! 

Grinding it Out

 I finally got in the studio today after a couple of week hiatus. A trip out to NY, and the opening of Gallery 53 has somewhat derailed me. 

Today I repurposed boards and panels. That took time. It’s all in an effort to keep the overhead low. It’s safe to say I won’t be needing to purchase boards for a while. 

After this studio chore was completed, I worked to finish a small boat from Masconomo Point. It is almost resolved.