I keep seeing this house down the street, glowing white and completely empty feeling. It has the distinct look of the suburbs from an earlier time. It also has a bit of a melancholy feel to it for me despite the strong sunlight that hits it
I picked this subject because I thought that it was hard. I also thought that there was a great color harmony happening and I loved the idea of painting the cast shadows with the light coming from behind me. Afternoon Shadows Oil on Panel 8 x 6" This was
After much anticipation on my part, I finally got to paint in oils today. Painting is like riding a bike or getting back on a horse after not having ridden for awhile. I don't know if this describes it correctly. Painting is such a familiar
Today is another gorgeous sunny day in Florida. I am here for a few weeks visiting family and today had the chance to get out and paint with friends. I probably have not mentioned that I do not have any oil paints with me because I
The real title of today's post should be "A Lesson in Mental Resistance." That's because today's painting did not come easy and I was struggling. I painted 3 paintings and what you see is the third and final one. My own personal form of mental resistance when
Before we take off running one thing that I want to be clear about is my intention behind this painting a day in January. This is now the 3rd or more time that I have done this, in the past I have always done a painting
In thinking about the best way to kick off the New Year, recharging the batteries with a painting a day seems exactly the right thing to do. For the month of January I will be painting either a watercolor or small oil painting each day and
View from the Porch, Umbria Oil on Linen Panel 9 x 12" $250 | Available Purchase It is hard to believe that the year is coming to an end! It is my annual clean up the studio and get organized for what will come next year. What I have planned are
I am thrilled to share with you the 2017 Italian Moments Calendar and set of 10 cards from some of my favorite paintings done around Italy this past year! 2017 Italian Moments Calendar $25 includes shipping to anywhere in the world Order 4 and get 1 on me Purchase
At the Crossroads, Arsoli