About to Gesso

Just thought I'd include a quick post of prepping some boards (so to speak) for paintings. I had decided to do a bunch of these in advance this time, so have been prepping a run of different sizes and materials.

You'll note this painter is not affluent; I'm re-using some "on sale" crap images on board that are crying out for a facelift. Two of these were gifts from Christmas specifically for this purpose.

Anyway, have sealed the board and now will apply gesso coats (most likely two) then they're ready for paint.

Will still have time tonight to finish blocking in the line work on the portrait of Jean Pierre I've started. I have firmly decided to keep several pieces ongoing at the same time. Will see how the goes as far as speed and productivity.



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Photos of the first corn shoots, from home

I did take the time to photograph the freshly planted corn fields while at home this weekend. I have been told that there was made a 'Rolly' camera, with two lenses, that had the possibility to better capture what my eyes see than a now traditionally made camera. Where do I get one of these??

Canadian Art "Best in Class"



For those of you with the inclination, Sotheby's Spring Art Auction preview is on now at the ROM in Toronto. Actually, they call it the "Important Canadian Art" Show. The online catalogue link is here for your vicarious perusal, in the case you live outside of our metropolitan area:
http://www.sothebys.com/en/catalogues/ecatalogue.html/2012/canadian-art-t00140#/r=/en/ecat.fhtml.T00140.html+r.m=/en/ecat.grid.T00140.html/0/15/lotnum/asc/

Basset Blues : We just don't spend enough time outside in the country

5:30am and this is the basset baby sitting next to my pillow, wondering "why" we weren't already outside. Sigh.