Category Archives: Life

Posted on November 2, 2009 by pearce

Pretty rough and ready, but the basics are there. I’ll need to do some improvement to the teeth in particular, because they’re wildly oversimplified. Something’s not quite right about the right eye, too. It’s a little too low and too … Continue reading →

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Halloween

Posted on November 1, 2009 by pearce

Me, painter Mia Tavonatti and sculptor Paul Lucchesi at my house following a delicious Halloween dinner. I’m enjoying sharing my home with my friends so much. It’s a joy to be surrounded by such delightful people all the time, the … Continue reading →

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Focus on the Masters

Posted on October 5, 2009 by pearce

Today I went to Ventura for the set-up of the interview I’m doing tomorrow for the “Focus on the Masters” project. Once they post it onto the net I’ll provide a link to their site. If you’d like to attend … Continue reading →

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From leather to feather

Posted on September 29, 2009 by pearce

The wings took a giant step forward today after some serious time spent in the studio this morning and an additional shot at it this afternoon. Take a look at some of the feathery detail in the large image behind … Continue reading →

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Art Festival

Posted on September 28, 2009 by pearce

My weekend was tied up with promoting the University Art Department at the local Art Festival, sponsored by CLU for several years. We have a good relationship with the local community that is helped by our participation in these kinds … Continue reading →

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White

Posted on September 24, 2009 by pearce

I’ve been using a piece of a well-washed textured towel to create dynamic feathery marks in the paint, then controlling the movement with a piece of an old t-shirt, very soft fabric. I guess people don’t imagine painters using rags … Continue reading →

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Leathery wings

Posted on September 15, 2009 by pearce

At last the base of both wings is down, but I lack the feathers between the skeleton’s legs. I’m particularly happy with the texture of the paint in this layer, because I know it’s going to give me a rich … Continue reading →

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A second day of eye photography

Posted on August 31, 2009 by pearce

Derek came over again this morning and we spent a pleasant morning shooting video of more people’s eyes for the “Eyes of My Ancestors” project. The due date has moved to the 1st November, so I have a little welcome … Continue reading →

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Wings

Posted on August 20, 2009 by pearce

Rich Brimer is a good guy. He came over to visit a couple of days ago (and to share a couple of beers) bringing with him the stuffed goose that he shot when he was about twelve years old because … Continue reading →

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Exhibit at the Kwan Fong

Posted on August 3, 2009 by pearce

I’ve returned to working in the studio after a long and productive weekend putting together the reception for Bob Privitt’s exhibit in the gallery at CLU. He’s an interesting artist who makes assembled and constructed display boxes from metal and … Continue reading →

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