Archive for January, 2009
As I go around teaching, I am finding that there is a lot of confusion regarding “mediums” we use, no, not crystal balls or ougi boards, but that liquid we must use along with oil paints. Yes, you must use a medium; I have come across students who did not know that.
Mediums are a must [...]
Back from Vacation
Sorry for the delay on updates, I have been on vacation to the wonderful Big Island of Hawaii. What a wonderful place for unusual plants and flowers and of course the sea. I found myself studying waves, water movement and foam patterns daily and I must have a hundred photos of just water. I do [...]
Happy New Year
Sorry, I have had a brief time out here but these busy days got the best of me. Now, how many times have we been hearing….new year…..new you!!
Well, I am wondering with all the new resolutions being made, if any of them include perhaps more painting? It does not matter for me, I don’t ever [...]
Canvas Preference
There are many different types of canvas available and it is difficult to tell you which one is best. It comes down to just a personal preference. After many trials and experimentation, my canvas of choice is smooth or portrait grade cotton duck.
I do not paint and I prefer my students not to paint on [...]
