Field Sketching vs Oil Painting
The title of this post is probably a misnomer, but I can’t think of a better one. Truth is, I’m comparing what I’ve done as a field sketcher to what I’ve tried to do as a neophyte oil painter. Sort … Continue reading
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Pen Driver Approach To Oil Painting
aaaaaaa “I tried it once. The smell was bad and it gave me a headache.” When I announced that I was setting aside my fountain pens and giving oil painting a try, I got a bunch of emails. Most had … Continue reading
Oil Painting Will Get Me Through The Long Winter
Snow has arrived here in Quebec and it’s turning cold. The first storm is always a mess because it comes mixed with temps at or just below the freezing mark and so everything turns into an ice rink. We’re in … Continue reading
Oil Painting Of An Autumn Leaf
Maple trees are so wonderful. They provide syrup in the spring, shade all summer, and then they produce a spectacular color display in the fall. There is the matter of covering my lawn with a bunch of back-breaking debris but … Continue reading
Oil Painting Is Just Peachy
The thing I remember most about my dad was the expressions he used to describe his universe. When something was good it would often be “just peachy.” Oil painting may 0r may not be an ideal medium but, for me, … Continue reading