Friday, July 12, 2013
Watercolor study from June
Here's another study of Pedro that I did at the end of June. I ended up doing 2 oil studies and 2 watercolors of this model. I definitely enjoyed doing the quicker studies.
Thursday, July 04, 2013
"Vintage" mini paint tubes from Madrid
I have 10 of these mini tubes of oil paint I picked up on a trip to Madrid 10 yrs ago(!).
I have fond memories of an older gentlemen packing the tubes of paint with freshly mixed pigments.
After a quick search I was able to find an image of the shop! The address is 10 Perez Galdos.
I also have a small wood box and palette from a different art shop- Camara Arte that I also still cherish.
Monday, July 01, 2013
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Monday, June 24, 2013
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
Max Ginsburg's "Unemployed On Line"
Max Ginsburg "Unemployed On Line" Oil on Canvas 40" x 80" 2013
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(click image to enlarge)
From Max:
I just finished my new painting, "Unemployed On Line". In this painting I am concerned with "good" and "evil", the "have nots" and the "haves". Corporate profits are soaring while people are losing their jobs and their homes. People are being restricted and channeled and losing their rights.Congratulations to my mentor for completing this epic painting. It was an honor to be one of the people chosen to pose for this!
A tragedy and injustice in our times. I wrote an article about the development of this painting which will be printed in the September issue of the "Artist's" magazine.
Saturday, February 09, 2013
Day trip to the Delaware Art Museum
Some detail shots of inspiring paintings from the Delaware Art Museum.
Check out those stripes!! Every single stripe was perfectly drawn, so charming!
Green rats with crimson shadows. It's a complimentary color party!
Yellow fabric with purple shadows. Gorgeous!
(Pyle detail)
limited palette... yellow, green, red, white(John Everett Millais) |
(Pyle detail) |
(Dress detail) |
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
mini paintbox update
I just realized that I hadn't posted an update of the state of mini paintbox. I added this hinged wood flap a while back. I cut it out of one of my old palettes and use it to hold my oil and Turpenoid cups. After I flip the flap open I clip the cups to the edge and then clip it under for storage.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Sheepshead Bay
Sheepshead Bay • 6" x 8" • oil on canvas • August 2012
This is a little study that I did this past Tuesday in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Trying to capture floating/moving objects was definitely harder than I thought. Godzilla concurs :)
Sharon's Garden
Sharon's Garden • 16" x 20" • oil on linen • August 2012
I took a day trip to L.I. yesterday to visit my friend/ classmate Sharon and paint in her lovely backyard.
I already knew it is not fun to carry a wet painting on the NYC subway and now I know it is equally not as fun on the LIRR, especially at rush hour! I definitely want to find a way to consolidate my painting gear so I don't look like a circus freak when I step on the train. Maybe I should try to make a heavy duty backpack to hold my Russian easel? Hmm
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Thursday, August 02, 2012
Sky (unfinished)
Here is an unfinished painting of Sky from the beginning of July. Measures 18" x 36". Please excuse the creepy monster arm :D
I really like working in this format, so I am thinking of unstretching this canvas and reusing the stretcher bars soon.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Studying a modern master
I just ordered Richard Schmid's "The Landscapes" from Utrecht this week. This large format book is chock full of inspiring outdoor scenes that will keep me busy for a while pouring over the masterful technique. I am headed back to Central Park this Sunday for some plein air painting, so Schmid's "Sunday Morning Central Park" is an absolutely perfect painting to study before I head out.
I did a small study last Friday of the Bethesda Fountain in C.P. that I will post soon.
Monday, July 09, 2012
Red-faced
I found a red watercolor pencil that I forgot I even had, so I put it back in action. A water soluble pencil is fun to use to get down the initial drawing quickly. I think some new colors are in order though...maybe a brown and a blue.
Sunday, July 08, 2012
Fear not the heat wave...maybe
Later that evening I cracked open my new watercolor sketchbook and painted this green girl from a black and white photo. I'm starting to love the idea of using a limited palette...
Thursday, July 05, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Bucket seating for plein air painting
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Painting a figure composition by my teacher Max Ginsburg
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Here is an outline of how he begins painting a figure composition:
1. Conceptual pencil sketches.
2. Painting studies of each model.
3. Compositional pencil sketches based on the painting studies.
4. Place a one inch grid over the compositional study to be used which, in this case, is 4" x 8".
5. Stretch a canvas, 40" x 80", the same proportion as the sketch, and draw a 10" grid.
6. In charcoal approximate the position and size of the figures.
7. Paint, in a direct alla prima manner, each model as a loosely painted block in from life. So far in this painting each model posed 3 or 4 hours.
8. When all the models and background have been blocked in the development of the forms and the composition will proceed, with the models returning for several sessions each.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Monday, May 07, 2012
Friday, May 04, 2012
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Pimp my paintbox- Part 1: Intro and Razor Blade Paint Scraper
I am going to try to document all the different accessories and components used to create a compact studio for quick studies and outdoor paintings. I started with a cigar box given to me by my uncle. This Hemingway cigar box has a 1/2" recessed lid. For the palette I recycled glass from a 5x7" picture frame that I secured with canvas offset clips like this. Underneath the glass is a sheet of grey-toned paper. Another option would be to paint the backside of the glass in a medium grey acrylic. To finish it off, I nailed in a couple of the wood pieces that came with the box on an angle to streamline the look.
You will need to clean up your glass palette after painting. Yes, it's true! An easy way to do that is to use a razor blade to scrape the paint right off. I created this razor blade handle/stand combo out of polymer clay that I baked and then sanded down for a nice smooth finish.
See, nice and clean!
P.S. Right now I have heavy weight striped paper straws across the top and bottom used to transport the painting panel. I might switch to a more stable permanent solution shortly.
You will need to clean up your glass palette after painting. Yes, it's true! An easy way to do that is to use a razor blade to scrape the paint right off. I created this razor blade handle/stand combo out of polymer clay that I baked and then sanded down for a nice smooth finish.
See, nice and clean!
P.S. Right now I have heavy weight striped paper straws across the top and bottom used to transport the painting panel. I might switch to a more stable permanent solution shortly.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
mini paintbox test run
5x7" quick study of Marissa. I still need to tweak this box design a bit. I want to add a ledge of some sort so I can hook my oil and turp cups to it.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Max Ginsburg Retrospective Book
Here are 2 of my favorite paintings from the Max Ginsburg Retrospective book. I am a big fan of Max's quick sketches from life. This book has a lot of great close-ups as well.
You can see more images and info at www.ginsburgretro.com
You can see more images and info at www.ginsburgretro.com
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
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