Category Archives: Fortitude

Gesso – grey day

Posted on June 2, 2009 by pearce

I visited my friend Steve Aufhauser at his San Fernando Valley art supplies store while I was picking up some gesso in preparation for the arrival of the canvas I need to stretch onto the big panels. He’s such a … Continue reading →

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Fortitude

Posted on May 31, 2009 by pearce

I enjoyed camping with my son for the weekend, striking camp early this morning and returning to the studio after running a mile and an abbreviated yoga practice. My colleague Terry Spehar-Fahey showed up and began work on a new … Continue reading →

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Bears and wolves

Posted on May 27, 2009 by pearce

Here’s a strange coincidence: I spent several hours researching bears and wolves yesterday in pursuit of reference images and to learn how they are put together and specifically how they appear when they attack. Today I’ve spoken to three of … Continue reading →

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Devil in the details

Posted on May 26, 2009 by pearce

I’ve been breaking down the composition of the Devil painting today, making construction lines on the canvas and sketching a little. I’m going to need a couple of models for this one, a man and a woman to pose as … Continue reading →

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