Teaching Day Demo. January 12, 2012

Today was the first day of the Winter Quarter for SBCC Continuing Education Program. This was the Demonstration painting I produced for the class using oil paints, on gessoed board. The colors I used were based on a palette by Velazquez:  Ultramarine Blue, Alizarine Crimson, Burnt Umber, Yellow Ocher, plus Titanium White.

The Demonstration up to this stage, took about one hour. 

I figure I will spend about two more hours glazing it on it in the studio, simplifying some areas, glazing and clarifying other parts. 

It felt good to push the oils around again, and I am appreciative of the 35 students who showed up for the class.

The Volvo with Headlights Lights On Jan. 11, 2012

Speaking of Common Sense. One would think I lacked it; traveling at a high rate of speed behind this fully loaded Fuel Truck on the 101 Freeway near Santa Barbara. 

Yep, I was a distracted driver, but hey, being an artist is about taking risks.  I guess I lucked out this time...

It sure was one pretty Winter's day in paradise!

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Thomas Paine COMMON SENSE January 9, 2012

 236 YEARS AGO TODAY COMMON SENSE WAS PUBLISHED.

WHAT WOULD THOMAS PAINE SAY?

(This picture unfortunately says it all)