I was pleased by today’s “quick study” — an example of a triadic color scheme. What pleased me most with this … More
Tag: Tonalism
All Good Things Must End Someday
I was saddened to hear of the recent death of Chad Stewart, part of a popular 60’s “British Invasion” duo, … More
It’s a Mystery to Me
When I decided to do my 31-Day Index Card Landscape Project as a way of studying tonalism, I planned the month … More
Been There, Done That
With the Christmas holiday behind us, I hurried down to my art studio on Saturday morning, ready to make a … More
Shades of Gray
First, no, I’ve never read that book, and you probaably know which one I’m talking about. Now, with that said, let’s … More
Just the Way You Are
Billy Joel’s Just the Way You Are is a favorite — both to listen and to play. Back in the 1980s … More
Eye in the Sky
There is a hauntingly beautiful song from the 1980’s by The Alan Parsons Project. Maybe you remember it, or maybe … More
Wandering – My Tribute to George Inness
This little 3 x 5 painting is the 10th in my series of 31 “tonalist-inspired” landscapes. While it was inspired … More
The Most Forged Artist in America
I’ll admit to having always had a bit of a fascination with forgeries. I’ve felt the same way about impersonators, too, and … More
The Tonalist Cloud
Have you ever played with Wordle? I first discovered Wordle years ago. and I’ve had a lot of fun playing … More
Awareness
Here is another — Day 4 — of my index card paintings for the month. I’m calling this one “Awareness” … More
Exploring Tonalism
I’m getting back to my studio now, spending a little time here each morning, and I’m looking forward to creating … More
A Fortuitous Accident
We hear a lot about happy little accidents in art, and today I want to share what I call a fortuitous accident. … More