To prepare for studying the figure with Al Tofanelli (at l’Atelier aux Couleurs) I’ve been painting the figure from reference photos. It’s going to be so great to paint from live models Friday! I like painting the figure, it’s a real challenge, and I like to play with color. Mike has wonderful warm-violet skin tones. … Read more
Last year I was inching back to a focus on the figure, and it’s now official! This will be my focus in 2010: the figure alone, in interiors and in the landscape. Starting next week, I’m will start studying weekly with Al Tofanelli (Fridays, 9am-1pm at l’Atelier aux Couleurs in Petaluma). My workshop with Peggi … Read more
Another image from Buena Vista Park. I took a picture of clear, afternoon light striking the Monterey Pines. I painted the same type of trees in this park in a high-key approach, and it’s interesting to compare the two. The technical approaches are very different. When I paint high-key, I tend to use a lot … Read more
While painting this seascape the other night, I took snapshots of progress so I could create a demonstration video. I think the process I followed here is somewhat typical, but I always feel free to alter it to meet the needs of the moment. See my YouTube channel for more of my own demos, as … Read more