I started a painting of an iris that I photographed at the Ingram Senior Center. I am using an ultra-smooth canvas with five coats of gesso rolled and scraped on. Each coat was sanded after it was completely dry.
This is a departure from my usual method of painting. I am applying very thin coats of acrylic paint on a pure white canvas with no under painting. The white of the canvas is reflected through the thin coats of color. I hope it works out well!
Gerry F., a new student, has started his first painting. Jim S. is working on a new landscape. Mike H. is closing in on his still life with glass. Bob H should finish his covered bridge next week.
The painting of the Murphy’s Chickens is complete. This was a fun piece to do, and I think I’ll try a couple of more chicken paintings.
Tom L. has finished his painting of a sewing machine. An excellent job on a difficult subject. Tom has already signed up for a second class at the Ingram’s Seniors Center.
A small portrait of one of the Murphy’s chickens has been added to Paintings, 2010.
Fine Art by Don Whittemore 