Category Archives: Crucifixion

I didn’t get much done today other than to add a glaze layer of transparent iron ozide to the moon, hinting at the cratered surface and the rabbit in the moon.   I’m considerably more satisfied with the colour balance … Continue reading →

I spent a very productive day in the studio, working on three projects concurrently, so I’ll break the day into three posts. To the crucifixion moon I added a layer of cadmium red mixed with a little black to dirty it down … Continue reading →

I’ve been thinking about the moon at the crucifixion because it’s said that the moon was blood red when it rose that day, presumably because it was eclipsed. I’ve seen a lunar eclipse and it really does go red. Anyway, … Continue reading →

I was able to get a lot done this morning, having only three dedicated students in my little summer school group. They’re all very involved in what they’re doing, so I can make my own work alongside them with relative … Continue reading →

I removed the Luther tattoo I put on yesterday, reworking it completely, and I’m far more satisfied with the results now. I also cleaned up some irritating details: a missing finger here, and poorly executed axe head there. I added … Continue reading →

On reflection I realized that in the crucifixion painting the tattoo is in the wrong place. It’s too far back  on the arm, in a spot that would be wrong for a presentational piece of ink work. I’ll need to … Continue reading →