Author Archives: Salmon Brook Studio
When in Doubt…Doodle
I’m in between projects right now and not sure which direction I want to take. I’ve been wanting to get back to my oil paints but beyond that, nothing is really grabbing my attention. So while I wait for inspiration … Continue reading
Portrait in Colored Pencil
My latest portrait — Emma II, colored pencil on Bristol vellum, 11″ x 14″.
Zen Paper Cutting
Awhile back, Yael Michaeli contacted me asking permission to use one of my designs for a paper cutting. Her final piece was amazing, and I’ve been fascinated with paper cutting ever since. I took one of my ATC sized zen … Continue reading
First Art of the New Year
I’ve made a couple of art related New Year’s resolutions. For starters, I plan to spend a lot more time at it than I am currently and do more experimenting. To that end, I decided to try a graphite drawing … Continue reading
Happy Holidays!
“Merry and Bright”, pen & ink and colored pencil
Another Workshop, Another Painting
I took a colored pencil workshop with Cecile Baird a few weeks ago, and all I can say is that is was awesome! Cecile is a warm, friendly, and so generous in sharing her techniques and experiences with us. I’d … Continue reading
I’m calling this one finished…
Although I could fiddle with this for a few more weeks, I’m calling it done. I learned a ton and I’m happy with the way it looks so I’m calling it a success…might even spring for a nice frame to … Continue reading
Finally, She has a Face
Today was the final day of the workshop my friend did on painting Bourguereau’s “The Difficult Lesson”, and I’m relieved to report that my peasant girl finally has a face and that it’s not hideous. Having worked diligently on the … Continue reading
My latest project
I haven’t done much drawing or painting in weeks, but summer’s over now and it’s time to get back at it. This is the first stages of my version of William-Adolphe Bourguereau’s The Difficult Lesson, which I started during a … Continue reading
What I’ve Done on My Summer Vacation
From the looks of this blog, it would appear that I’ve take a vacation from art this summer, but nothing could be further from the truth. I’ve been doing quite a bit of painting, but since painting is a new … Continue reading
