by be-forbes | Oct 12, 2017 | On the Easel
So, yesterday’s session went slower than I’d planned. That said, I’ve learned if you don’t add life into the eye of the marlin, regardless of the time it demands, then all you’ve got is just another painting perfect for a shower curtain....
by be-forbes | Oct 11, 2017 | On the Easel
I’ve always used a hodgepodge of oil paints over my career. I was never loyal to a brand. I bought whatever colors I needed when available at the store with TONS of mediums to get my paint to do cute little tricks—dry at different rates—thickening and thinning...
by be-forbes | Oct 10, 2017 | On the Easel
I was going to start today by typing something groovy-ish about how I was supposed to start this blog yesterday but didn’t. The simple fact is, I’m late. My natural inclination should be to use the claim by all the great procrastinators, “Better late...