Tag Archives: Oil Painting

The Still Life of Beggar

Posted on March 19, 2011 by piecedgoods

Beggar the Dog is a well loved stuffed toy. He’s been the subject of many a portrait, in addition to being an important part of my painting instructor’s young life. In painting class we each painted him in 4 poses. … Continue reading →

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A Lightbulb Moment

Posted on March 13, 2011 by piecedgoods

My oil painting learning and practice proceeds. I’m working on seeing and painting reflective surfaces. “Oh, it’s a lightbulb.”The graphic on the box is the way I wanted to draw it. The object is so much more complex seeing … Continue reading →

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Impressions of a total amateur

Posted on February 11, 2011 by piecedgoods

Now that I’ve been taking an oil painting class and have done, oh, 6 oil paintings, I feel qualified to theorize on the Impressionist period of painting. The one with Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cassatt and whole bunch of others. … Continue reading →