Category: painting

podcasts while painting

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Do you listen to podcasts while you paint, workout, or commute?

Lately I’ve been listening to podcasts about art while I paint. I know there are a ton of podcasts out there and I haven’t been much of a podcast listener lately.

I recently came across one called the Savvy Painter, which has kept me occupied while painting lately. Each episode is an interview with a different painter about their process, successes, problems and work.

I’m sure there are other great podcasts out there, if you have any favorites I should check out (they don’t have to be art related) let me know in the comments.

Cheers!
John

rest & relaxation

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Came down with a head cold a few days ago and have been taking it easy. Spent most of yesterday in bed. Got out of the house this morning for a cup of coffee and drew a little ditty on a pasty wrapper.

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Hoping to get back to work on the new panels tonight. Finally found the right balance of marble dust, matte medium and paint to produce the satiny finish I like (approx. 2:2:1).

new paintings in progress

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ruler grid on canvas

I recently purchased some nice panels, gesso and matte medium and have been getting to work.

IMAG0100 (1).jpgGessoed and sanded the panels three times to create a smooth surface and begin connecting with them.

IMAG0187They all started with blue grid lines, although I had no intention of using a grid-method to enlarge an image (nice tutorial on that here: How to Use a Grid to Enlarge an Image While Drawing) just wanted to start with some solid right angles.

After the grids I began some underpainting in gouache. Since then I’ve began blocking out some color and will post updates here, Facebook and/or Instagram. I’m looking forward to seeing how things progress, I hope you’re as excited as I am to see what emerges. If you’re looking to purchase art for your walls send me a message as I’m open to commissioned work this fall.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJTwDoEDoZu/

Group show: Friday, June 17th

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Today I dropped off five paintings at the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery for the upcoming summer exhibition. These paintings have never been exhibited before, and are acrylic with marble dust (as well as chalk and charcoal on some) on canvas. Geometric abstractions embracing color; each painting is fairly small and looking for a good home. Come by the gallery Friday, June 17th to see them in person (exhibition opening details below)

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The Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery will be hosting the 2nd summer exhibition titled, SUMMER DAYS: Art and Craft by the Scripps College Staff on June 17th and will be open by appointment through July 15, 2016.

• An opening reception for family, friends, and community members, will take place on June 17th from 4pm to 7pm.

Music and light refreshments will be served.

Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery
251 E 11th St, Claremont, CA 91711