Hope's Art Journey

In the past year, I have been rewarded with some fine sales and have met some terrific people.  I really appreciate those of you who follow me, comment and pass on my images.  It is especially rewarding to have people who identify with my work.  The most gratifying of course, is those who like it well enough to buy it and hang it on the wall.  I have been fortunate to have been represented by Arts on Douglas in New Smyrna Beach  since 2004.  The director and staff there are top of the line and always treat me with respect.  Last [...]

Usually I tie up loose ends and evaluate the last year in my art career after New Year's.    This year, I was at an impasse on my latest start on a painting.  I had gessoed a painting I did not like nor want to revise.  In the process, using the new Utrecht gesso, I really screwed up the surface.  I did not apply the gesso in thin enough layers so I had brush marks.  I then coated the surface with yellow ochre as I have been doing for years.  I bought a liquid version of the ochre thinking it would [...]