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Recent Posts
Still life study of pears
Recently when I bought a group of Sadie Valeri’s video lessons, I went ahead and purchased her Introduction to Oil Painting video. Even thought I’m not a total beginner, it seemed like a good way to ease into her oil painting instruction. I’m really happy I got it! Even thought I’ve been painting with oils … Continue reading Still life study of pears
Still life warm-up sketching
My focus for quite awhile has been on painting landscapes, but recently I’ve become frustrated by my progress. And when I’m frustrated more than not, it’s a sign to take a step back and reassess. I think what’s going on is a combination of a few things: feeling rushed when painting outdoors not having enough … Continue reading Still life warm-up sketching
Study of landscape in low key light
Overcast days are common here in North Carolina, and I’m drawn to the quiet moodiness of the low key light when the sun is hidden by clouds. But so much of the teaching I’ve followed has been about how to address brightly-lit landscapes. That’s one of the big things that Impressionists often capture — the … Continue reading Study of landscape in low key light
Simple mandarin orange still life painting
Every time I took one of these mandarin oranges out of the bag to eat, I had the thought that I’d love to paint one of them. Since this was the last one in the bag, today was the day to make it happen! I’ve been studying classic oil painting a little bit and wanted … Continue reading Simple mandarin orange still life painting
