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Category Archives: Making work
As the crow flies x
The day was broken into several short sections, which made getting a clear shot at painting for any great length of time tricky, but was perfect for getting gesso onto panels in preparation for the “As the Crow Flies” magnum … Continue reading
Hermits
Here are a couple of old playing card hermits to compare to the Bombers painting I’m working on right now. Very different, but applying the same principles. The card version of the hermit appears to be weary and worn out, … Continue reading
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The Big Picture
Art and Doug took some great pictures when they came to visit. Here’s a shot of the entire studio as it is right now. It definitely gives you the big picture. Art and I are talking in the top right, … Continue reading
Bombers xx
I’ve been toying with the idea of expressing the trinity still further by painting the yin yang onto the hermit’s circle, resulting in this present appearance, which I’m quite partial to. The yin yang has become as ubiquitous as a … Continue reading
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Tagged Add new tag, Alchemical work, hermit, Tarot-related paintings
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Bombers xix
I meant to mention that I marked the 1.62 ratio on the rod, and I’ll define that ratio still further when the white layer has dried completely. I thought I might try having one end black, the other white, and … Continue reading
Bombers xviii
I’m getting my share of painting rocks right now, although the work is worth it because it’s making a rich textured surface. I mingled grey stones among the white / orange ones, a simple mark of dark grey with a … Continue reading
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Bombers xvii
 I was irritated enough by the scrappy surface of the canvas in the sky that I scraped it all to knock off the protuding bits, then repainted with a light blue grey. I added some cadmium red to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Alchemical work, death valley, oils, painting
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Bombers xvi
 Putting a cobalt blue onto the grey sky really changed the nature of the painting, didn’t it. Next I’ll put a transparent layer of zinc or flake white over that blue to drop it back a bit. I’m not … Continue reading
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Tagged Alchemical work, oil, painting
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Shortcuts
Here are a few tips for the lazy painter who really doesn’t like cleaning up and wants to save money. Wash your brushes in hot soap and water, not turpentine, wash your hands at the same time. Great for your … Continue reading
Alchemy Conference
I thought this conference deserved a plug because it seems to be organized to a high standard. I’ll definitely be attending it. It’s the 2008 International Alchemy Conference October 10th – 12th, taking place in Las Vegas, which seems like … Continue reading
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