HD

Nuance and Drama

---

I love Rembrandt's work. When I decided to do podcasts about him, I didn't know that this was the 400th year since his birth, and that there would be big celebrations all over the world.

As I mention in the podcasts, my birthday and Rembrandt's are the same. I wonder to what extent that relates to my affinity for his work. Another favorite painter of mine, Gustav Klimt, had his birthday one day earlier, on July 14. I'm sure I would feel that each painter's work was magnificent, regardless of their birth date, but the coincidence certainly makes it more fun.

To prepare for the podcast, I go back through my books, and browse the internet, looking for material that I think would be interesting to relate. I think I'm fairly familiar with most of the artist's I've featured in the podcasts, but I'm always surprised at how much new information I find when doing these reviews. I gain a new perspective, and there seems to be so much more to discover. I suppose I've changed, too, and the things that grab my attention now are different than what I noticed before.

What most impressed me about looking at Rembrandt's work, recently, was the keen attention to nuance and drama. It's so important, I think, to reach into the depth of the subjects we're portraying on canvas. Since reviewing Rembrandt, I can definitely say I've been re-influenced by him, and I hope my work will be better for it.

July 25, 2006

Podcast: Rembrandt

---

I've published a two part podcast series on Rembrandt. Please click the Comments link below to share your thoughts on this show.

July 25, 2006

Podcast: The Louvre

---

I've published a podcast on the subject of The Louvre. Please click the Comments link below to share your thoughts on this show.

July 10, 2006

Good Stuff

---

It's been busy around the studio, here. I'm painting two new works, which I'm very excited about. One is a female nude that's going to have some very interesting twists to it, and the other is an exciting portrait of two lovely people who are soon to be married. I'll show you the whole painting after it's unveiled.

I did a new drawing of Mr. Dizzie, too. I feel like my work is gaining identity and direction. I'm approaching the canvas with more clarity and focus than ever before, and that makes painting a joy for me. I'd like to spend a lot more time painting, but there are many other demands on my time. I'm producing a weekly podcast, which can take quite a bit of time, but is great fun. Also, my assistant of 14 years has retired, so it's been a scramble trying to get all of that work done, too; I really have missed having her here.

We also have a lot of "stuff" everywhere right now--canvases, art supplies, easels, and all the things Gary is involved with (motorcycles, tools, computer gear, etc.). We usually keep that in a warehouse, but the facility was recently sold, and now we're really bumping into things. What's more, a local art supply store is moving, and I bought tons of stock, displays, flat files--you name it. That's all here, too. It'll take us a while to get everything sorted out.

Gary and I are also giving a lot of thought to very large multimedia pieces, and we'll need plenty of space for that, too. We've got to find another warehouse, and soon.

July 6, 2006