THE PAINTING Last week I was able to take a trip to one of my favorite places, Malibu. My intent was to take photographs that I could then paint as I did not have time to do some plein air. I decided to stop at the lagoon which is located close to the Malibu Pier,Continue reading “The Malibu Lagoon”
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Product Review: Gamsol
Gamsol is an odorless mineral spirit used in oil painting much like turpentine. Traditionally turpentine was used in oil painting but posed problems due to the toxic odor. It is why I put off painting with oils for years. It seemed like such a hassle and strong odors bother me and make me nauseous. WhenContinue reading “Product Review: Gamsol”
A & B Hardware
HOW DOES AN ARTIST CHOOSE WHAT TO PAINT? As an artist most of my paintings reflect something about my life. I choose subjects from where I live and my surroundings or where travel as a souvenir of my journey. I am mostly a plain air painter meaning I paint what I see. It is notContinue reading “A & B Hardware”
