The Painted House

If your an artist of any sorts then you can probably relate to my blog title. For the creative type it doesn't take long for those new pair of jeans to be considered "art jeans" or for completed artwork to move from the studio to the guest room closet to make more space in the studio to create. My house has become The Painted House! This blog is an outpouring of my work as a professional oil painter, tips and tricks as a teacher, and inspiration for all. Follow me into this creative outlet.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Last from Monterey's outdoor easel

Gloomy and overcast, the Ocean informed me she was sad to see me go. My last day in Monterey area we spent at Pacific Grove. I couldn't get enough of the craggy rocks and waves crashing around me. It was a peaceful and brisk morning. I loved capturing the dark and light contrast of values from the stone and water. Since there wasn't a strong light source I focused on the dark value patterns I could create from the rock shapes. I had to pick and choose what to leave in and edit out. In that way I could design a more appealing composition.