by be-forbes | Oct 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
I can’t believe I’ve painted all these years and never considered my palette. That’s odd, huh? Never crossed my mind to reconsider cutting out a palette from a half-inch foam core, taping the sides, and using it until it had too much paint clumped on...
by be-forbes | Feb 5, 2017 | "The Successful Return", Uncategorized
Well, I’ve finally finished my first painting in a very long time. (I got a bad case of the “Artist Interruptus” from a stroke.) And, not only did I finish, I signed the painting, I don’t remember ever enjoying my addition of the...
by be-forbes | Jan 5, 2017 | "The Successful Return", Art-ish Stuff and Things, My Art Experiences, Observations, Uncategorized
I remember when a friend of mine was in the process of building his restaurant. I stopped by three days prior to opening night and, quite frankly, I was in shock. There was restaurant stuff everywhere; booths needed assembling, kitchen equipment was sitting in the...
by be-forbes | Dec 30, 2016 | "The Successful Return", My Art Experiences, Observations, Uncategorized
This is actually taking me far longer than I had imagined. In fact, I thought I’d be finished by now. That said, I can’t recall painting an original that didn’t move along far slow than expected. The act of painting will field-test any man’s...
by be-forbes | Dec 24, 2016 | "The Successful Return", Art-ish Stuff and Things, Uncategorized
It’s Christmas Eve and I’m in the studio! Which is makes me very happy considering there was a time when I couldn’t tie my friggin’ shoes! Or, walk. (So, I’m sorta celebrating and rejoicing His birth). I apologize about the lighting in...
by be-forbes | Dec 23, 2016 | "The Successful Return", Art-ish Stuff and Things, Uncategorized
I didn’t feel like painting alone today. It gets damned lonely in the studio when it’s only. So, I decided to invite a few friends over. They LOVE to watch me paint anyway, and it appears I can capture their interests for hours at a time. When you consider...