So here is the hubby trying to decide if the two by fours near the staircase are support beams. A friend was here while we discussed this...

My husband went to his favorite toy store, Home Depot, and bought some new toys, Oh, I meant tools. He is busy putting something together...

Well, I mentioned to my hyperactive husband that I would like to renovate my studio. I returned home to find my studio empty, all my...

I wish I could own a little Dutch Master. I think it is unlikely so I thought I might try and copy one of my favorites.

The canvas was stretched and three coats of gesso was applied. The design was sketched with soft pastel in the appropriate colors. The...

91 % ​SMLXL A strong clear concept is essential when creating abstract paintings. This blog details the process of completing a pair of...

The final layer is shown here. Details are added around the eyes. The expression and color around the lips are fine tuned. Contrast in...

This stage of the painting requires a full palette of colors. I am careful to keep the shadow shape and size accurate. I make small...

The second layer is complete. This layer uses a slightly expanded palette of colors and opaque paint. Using a larger brush helps to keep...

The Wash In This is the first layer of paint. It is painted with a limited palette of Burnt Sienna, Ultramarine Blue and Raw Sienna oil...