Archive for January, 2010
New York City in HDR
One of my goals this year is to improve my photography skills so I can create better photographic references for studio paintings. I have read over and over again that cameras are not equipped to capture the true essence of a scene like our eyes are, and that painting from life is the only real [...]
Lee | Jan 30, 2010 | Comments 4
Opportunities and fuel for passion
While stepping out of my zone as a photographer today to learn something new, I ended up shooting a subject that reminded me of something my son and I did 11 years ago to do the very same. The story actually starts 14 years ago when Matt, then eight years old, asked for a guitar [...]
Lee | Jan 24, 2010 | Comments 2
2010 Travel Preview
A few weeks ago, I sent a picture of the Swiss Alps to Donna at work with a message that simply said, “Next?” She replied promptly with, “Looks good!” Although we have been near the Swiss Alps, we have not gotten a good look at them due primarily to weather. During a trip a year [...]
Lee | Jan 22, 2010 | Comments 4
“Mining Museum” Final Oil Painting
After struggling to paint the dormant cottonwood trees that are at the location of the museum, I decided to replace them with evergreens. Unless I decide to move to the deserts of the Middle East, I need to spend some time learning to paint a variety of trees. I liked the look of the house [...]
Lee | Jan 13, 2010 | Comments 7
Highlights from the Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale
I had the good fortune to attend the Red Carpet Reception at the Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale in Denver last week with my wife and another couple that she works with. The show was held on the evening of January 6th during a nice snowstorm that made getting to the venue a bit [...]
Lee | Jan 11, 2010 | Comments 6
Accurate drawing before painting
In my obsessive quest to learn as much as possible about the process of creating successful oil paintings, I am reading Richard Schmid’s highly acclaimed book, Alla Prima. My project for this weekend is to take some of the elements I have learned from my month of drawing exercises and apply them to my painting [...]
Lee | Jan 09, 2010 | Comments 6
Guess the portrait, get an apron!
This will be my last graphite drawing for a while. I have decided that I need to get back to the brushes and start making some progress on my painting. I must admit though, these drawing exercises have been a good study in observation and control. They have really taught me to look for the [...]
Lee | Jan 03, 2010 | Comments 6
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