Using a series of sketches, a study painting, and finally the painting itself- I attempted to capture the essence of this busy, colorful workshop scene. When I started the piece, I did a quick sketch to get the composition down, then the dark areas. Once I found the gist of the drawing style, shape ofContinue reading “The Workshop Still Life”

Here’s a new painting I did of Maple syrup buckets sitting in a Maple tree. And the sketch of the site … Before doing these sketches, I decided to make use of the nice weather and set up Maple syrup buckets. Every year, my dad and I produce a small amount of syrup—about 1 gallon—Continue reading “New Painting, Maple Syrup Buckets”

The other day, my roommate, my mom, commented on my “fancy” studio door. I’d made a foam wall dividing the office to cut down heating costs. This post shows how I made it the door through the foam wall. Placing the door somewhere you wouldn’t expect it gives me a sense of satisfaction when IContinue reading “Fancy Studio Door”