Oct 8, 2021 | Framing, small painting, Special Projects, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects
I framed this painting by my friend Francis Cunningham. This painting will live in the same room as the Lily table I made last year and the modern sofa table I just finished. I think this simple white frame does a great job presenting painting rather than decorating...
Jun 20, 2019 | Art Projects, Featured Artwork, Framing, small painting, Woodworking
Learn how to make a frame with a bead molding profile to add a little bit of decoration to the finished frame. I use Sapele, which is similar to Mahogany and finish the frame with a walnut stain and a hand rubbed lacquer finish. The frame is easy to make and a perfect...
Jun 21, 2017 | Art Projects, Painting class, small painting
Paint along with me in how to painting video. Download the images below or drag and drop it to you desktop to print. The finished painting is called On the Way to Huber Woods and is oil on wood, 6″x 6″.
Sep 12, 2016 | Art Projects, In The Studio, small painting
This is a tiny oil painting inspired by a walk through Hartshorne Woods. The frame is made from American black walnut and finished with a hand rubbed shellac and wax finish. This painting is at auction. All proceeds from this auction will benefit Make-A-Wish...
Oct 7, 2015 | Featured Artwork, Framing, Photo of the week, small painting
I’m a long-time Howard Stern fan and was really excited to hear that he started painting a few years ago. I’m sending him one of my ready-made frame systems along with a few panels, an easel, and one of my original oil paintings. It would be awesome to get...
Sep 23, 2015 | Featured Artwork, Photo of the week, small painting, Uncategorized
Here’s a photo and painting to celebrate the first day of Fall 2015. Acorns make a really nice subject for a still life and here’s great small painting Jon made in a custom Sapele wood frame that’s available for sale in the online gallery. ...
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
Jul 27, 2015 | Framing, small painting
Learn how to use end grain wood to make veneer and create a custom frame. This frame is made using a block of zebra wood that was lying around the shop. It’s a great way to repurpose smaller blocks of wood. The painting of the plane is part of the “tool...
Jun 11, 2015 | Featured Artwork, small painting
Storm Bringer, oil on panel 6.5 x 8.5 framed. click the link to bid Bid on this painting Apple and Knife, oil on canvas 7 x 7 framed. click the link to bid Bid on this painting
Jun 10, 2015 | In The Studio, small painting, Special Projects, Tools & Tips
Here’s a quick tip on using contact cement to mount a painting in a float frame.
Frame System$150.00
Red Flowers Tray # 1$125.00