Studio, November

A year ago, I made a painting of my studio rather creatively titled "Studio, November." (See image below.)

I didn't know it then, but those gesso marks on the floor in the foreground were actually the beginning of the work I am making now. A year later, I'm still painting the interior of my studio; however, my observational skills have improved and I find myself understanding what I see much better these days. I'm excited to see what these paintings will become a year from now. Allons-y.

In Progress

New piece in progress! Left, "Prime", oil on canvas, 36" x 30", 2013. Right, "Terce", after two painting sessions.

Palette

Controlled chaos... my palette and work table after today's painting session.

New Work

There is something so satisfying about taking the tape off of paintings once they are finished. ( I should say, once I stop working on them. Paintings are never 'finished.') I plan to return to this mirror idea in a few paintings, but for now, I have big plans for that pile of stretcher bars.

From left to right: "Reflect", 2013, oil on canvas, 30" x 30; "Vertigo", 2013, oil on canvas, 30" x 30"