New Oil Painting
This is an 8 x 10 oil on board – my first attempt at clouds. I realized that this is the third painting I’ve done of railroad tracks – must be subconscious because I’m certainly going places this summer.
New Watercolor ‘How To Paint’ Article
Currently, I’m working on a new painting project – demonstrating how to paint snow for Watercolor Artist magazine, December’s issue. (Of course, I’m using my new paper from St. Cuthbert’s Mill in England – I’ll let you know how I like it.) I’m doing a new video to go along with it. The painting will be a snowy alley at dawn, with a snow covered truck and paper boys on their route.
Shows Worth Seeing
I would recommend the Portrait Exhibit at the Brandywine Museum in Chadd’s Ford and the Lancaster Art Association in Strasburg, PA juried exhibit - many interesting pieces of art. While I was in New York, I took in the Rockwell Western Museum, which I discovered has nothing to do with Norman Rockwell, (but the National Gallery in Washington has an exhibit of Rockwell’s work that lasts until January, so I’ll get to see that, too.) Being self-taught, I try to see the best art I can, often.
I’ve been spending a lot of time immersed in learning about oil painting, trying different things, reading about how to paint and seeing great paintings. It’s a busy summer. After I get the video and article done, I will be finishing another snow scene for the upcoming Berk’s Art Alliance juried exhibit in Reading, PA and have a commission to paint my dentist’s horses. Saturday, July 31st, I’ll be one of two judges for the Lititz Outdoor Art Exhibit - another great local show to visit, and this one has free admission. Hope to see you there.
I think it’s interesting that even though you have changed mediums – your pallette looks the same – lovely as always! Do you think an artist’s pallette choice is intuitive?
Yes, I think an artist’s palette is often just habit, what they’re used to using, but sometimes reflects mood. I know I’m been painting a lot more gold and red lately. Your subconcious comes through, one way or another.