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...

Dolce: A Portrait of a Young Boy The Sketch Session Collecting Reference Material It is always a challenge to get great reference...

I have another large abstract painting commission. In preparation for this I did three sample paintings to help the client decide what...

I have been experimenting with making my own refined linseed oil and walnut oil for painting. I have a small crock-pot full of organic...

The recent installation of two very large abstract painting, 8 X 5 feet was a challenge. These paintings were hung with the lowest side...

Stretching and Priming the Canvas After constructing the frame I begin stretching the canvas. I use unprimed artist canvas #12/72 from...

I grew up around a scenic art studio and was fortunate to pick up some very useful skills for an artist. Stretching very large flats for...