Work in Progress August 2020
Greetings dear reader! I am sharing work in progress this week. Why? Because the painting adventures continue here at my north and east light studio in Raleigh, NC. In last week’s post, I describe that I see the difference in the shadows of my still life set up. The cast shadow is in one direction […]
Grapefruit Devotional
Greetings dear readers! This painting is called Grapefruit Devotional for several reasons. I look forward to sharing all of these reasons with you here today. But first, let me share the context for this painting now. Favorite Things So, this blog post and painting are a part of a series called “Favorite Things.” I love […]
Work in Progress July 2020
Greetings dear reader! How are you? I am excited to share a work in progress with you today. Also, I will describe the latest happenings from the studio here in Raleigh NC. When I finish this painting, it will be a part of this series. But for now, I plan to share some thoughts that […]
Lemon Lime Value Study
Greetings dear reader! Here’s an 8×8 inch oil on linen Lemon Lime Value Study for you. To me, lemon lime time means summer time. You? I love the taste of a slice of lemon in water. And, there’s nothing more delicious than a gin and tonic with a slice of lime. Furthermore, when you savor […]
Radish in Self Quarantine
This little radish made me think of self quarantine. It reminds me of each of us as we navigate the pandemic these days. Why? It arrived here in our home after a recent curbside grocery pick up at the local food coop. The radish had been surrounded by its fellow radishes. But then, it came […]
Socially Distanced Summer Squash and Friends
Here we are smack dab in the middle of Summer 2020. What does that mean? It means this is a Socially Distanced Summer. In fact, even the vegetables in this painting realize the importance of social distancing. Hence, the name of this painting: Socially Distanced Summer Squash and Friends. Before I share my perspective on […]
Sweet Change
The title “Sweet Change” sums up all kinds of happenings recently. I’ll cover change here in this painting, in my own studio, in the region and in the news. But first, I need to describe the painting in this 2020 series. Favorite Things At the end of last year, an accomplished artist friend suggested I […]
Ratatouille To Be
Rather than “Ratatouille To Be,” I guess I could have called this “Eggplants Unite” or “Aubergines Forever!” But I decided to make Ratatouille with these eggplants and I just had to include that word in this painting’s title. Here’s why…oops…before the why…let’s cover the what. What’s this about? So if you’re new here, welcome! Each […]
Totem
Why is the name of this painting “Totem” and not just “Green Onions.” I stumbled across the word “Totem” as I read about onions this week. And, given the circumstances of the last 10 days, the symbolism of onions as a mechanism for tears seems appropriate. Don’t you think? This painting is a part of […]
Homage to Cezanne
In 2014, there was a show of Cezanne’s work at the Barnes museum in Philadelphia. So, is that why I decided to name this week’s painting “Homage to Cezanne?” Actually, no. The reason I set this still life up is that I have learned a bit more about Cezanne, his influence and art in an […]