Art in black and white (and color)
I’ve been playing with a new time lapse app on my phone (Lapseit). Here is a picture of my DIY phone camera set up. Had to tape it to the tripod for the time being. I haven’t tried it with painting yet but here is a video (about 45 seconds) of a quick draw I … Read more Drawing Candy Time lapse
Sadie came our way from a friend who rescued her but could not keep her. She was medium, terrier-ish, energetic, and strong willed. At the time we had one dog, Doug, a large, barrel-chested mix of undetermined parentage (possibly Great Pyrenees and Labrador), sweet and playful. We did our best to introduce the two as … Read more MEET THE MODEL: Sadie
I have a lovely pastoral view from my studio. And when I first moved in I was thrilled to have clerestory windows to boot. More natural light! But I’ve pulled all the studio window shades shut in the front room where I spend most of my time. The painting room. Why you ask?
Read moreTHE CHICKEN HOUSE STUDIO part 2: windows (shades shut)
The name of our first dog was inspired by a Gary Larson “far side” cartoon featuring a man peeking around a tree in a fenced yard, and a sales man at the gate looking at a sign that reads “Beware of Doug”* (My husband’s idea.) * I am not posting the cartoon here in respect … Read more MEET THE MODEL: Doug