Jan 14, 2017 | Art Projects, Artist Notebook, In The Studio, Painting class
Hi all, here’s the how -to painting video and two images to download and print and a list of all the materials you’ll need to follow along and paint with me. The most important thing when painting is to just relax and have fun. Painting is like...
Nov 11, 2016 | Art Projects, Artist Notebook
Here’s a link to an interesting article from the NYTimes Art Section about the move away from traditional galleries and back into the mainstream where art can be more approachable for viewers…and more affordable to display and sell for artists. ...
Sep 12, 2016 | Art Projects, Artist Notebook, Framing, In The Studio, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects
Learn how to make a convex frame for a painting I made for a client. I make the frame and show it installed in the client’s house. Learn all of the tools, tips and woodworking techniques you’ll need to make a custom...
Aug 22, 2016 | Art Projects, Artist Notebook, In The Studio
This is a short proposal video. It will give the client a good idea of what a painting will look like when it’s scaled up. This is the first step when I work on commissioned paintings: I make a small study to give the client an idea for a full scale painting...
Jun 6, 2016 | Art Projects, Artist Notebook, In The Studio, Painting class
This painting is up for auction with 100% of the proceeds going to Make-A-Wish Foundation. Click on the link to bid on this painting. About the painting. I went on a walk this morning to Huber Woods park in NJ. This is the view looking south over the Navesink...
Jun 2, 2016 | Art Projects, Artist Notebook, Featured Artwork, In The Studio, My Portfolio, Special Projects, Uncategorized
I explain my digital installation process for artwork in this video and how I work with clients and interior designers to create and install custom artwork. I show you how I make and frame a painting that was digitally installed and approved by the...
May 24, 2016 | Artist Notebook, In The Studio, Photo of the week, Special Projects, Uncategorized
I took a road trip up to Sheffield, Massachusetts in the Berkshires to meet with my long time friend and the well known painter Francis Cunningham. We looked at his classic New England post and beam barn and talked about the old tools he’s collected and why they...
Oct 8, 2015 | Artist Notebook
Here’s a thank you video for all of your great comments over the years and the plaque I got from YouTube for hitting 100,000 subscribers. Also answers to some of your questions on the French Cleat video. Thanks again for all of your...
Sep 30, 2015 | Artist Notebook, Featured Artwork, Framing, In The Studio, Photo of the week
Here are a bunch of new wood cut prints we added to the online gallery that are available for sale. They are all signed originals and are part of the “Barnyard Series”. They look really sharp framed in simple frames and hung as singles or in groupings....
Sep 21, 2015 | Artist Notebook, Photo of the week, small painting
This is a small study of pilings. It’s oil on board and measures 5″x7″. I’m using this study for a digital installation of a larger painting that I will be making a video about next week. – Jon
Frame System$150.00
Red Flowers Tray # 1$125.00