Dec 16, 2009 | Pulp painting
This painting will be a abstract seascape when complete. I will be using overbeaten abaca, cotton rag pulp, pure pigments, plastic spoons, old credit cards, screening, and yogurt cups to make this painting. The first stage of the painting is shown here. I have...
Dec 11, 2009 | Pulp painting
A busy week in the studio! I have just completed this new painting of a Tuscan Village scape for a private patron. Made with overbeaten and cotton pulp, it was a pleasure to work on and I am pleased with the...
Dec 10, 2009 | Pulp painting
My latest work is a wall relief based on the symmetry of Ancient Greek art. The Ancient Greeks created intriguing compositions by balancing and counterbalancing shapes, colors and figures throughout their pottery. These designs told a story, and the viewer was welcome...
Aug 14, 2009 | Pulp painting
I am excited to attend my upcoming gallery opening at Cove Gallery (ww.covegallery.com). The opening is Saturday, August 15 from 6:00-8:00 pm. I will be showing new works including seascapes and floral paintings such as the Hydrangeas painting shown above. Hope to...
Aug 6, 2009 | Pulp painting
After the painting is completely dry, it can be tacked to a wall for closer viewing and inspection. The painting can be worked on even in this stage. I mark the areas with a colored grease pencil in which I want to make changes and then replace the painting back...
Jul 31, 2009 | Pulp painting
Let’s pause and view the in-progress painting for a moment. The purple toned background is created largely with over-beaten abaca and treated with a mixture of water and paper sizing to prevent the surface from absorbing stained water that might leak from the...
