New paintings, November 2011
I have added three new paintings to my Belonging series: Shore 3. Oil, resin on panel, 2011. (30″ x 30″) Island 3. Oil, resin on panel, 2011. (30″ x 30″) Gulls facing the storm [study]. Oil, resin on panel, 2011. (30″ x 30″)
Ottawa Magazine article
Paul Gessell’s article in Ottawa Magazine, November 18, 2011 follows a selection of artists formerly represented by Dale Smith Gallery, and looks at what they are doing now. http://www.ottawamagazine.com/culture/artful-blogger/2011/11/18/artful-blogger-closing-of-dale-smith-marks-a-shake-up-in-ottawa-art-scene/
Oil painters – protecting yourself and your environment
As an oil painter who uses solvents and glazes, I am often asked about the best ways to guard my health without sacrificing technique. Admittedly, it is a balancing act that I have not yet perfected, as experimental techniques can be more alluring than following procedure. Other than the obvious (wear a proper respirator and [...]