by artbydjh | Sep 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
I started this painting last time that I was at the beach. I brought it home about half way completed and there it sat in my studio – waiting for attention but getting none. (I was determined to break out the oils). But I just made another trip to the coast,... 
by artbydjh | Sep 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
When I’m painting I try to think of everything in pairs. When I have a new idea whether it be color groupings or styles and shapes of the buildings – I usually try to complete at least two pieces that are somewhat similar, using that same idea. First we... 
by artbydjh | Aug 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
Above are two recent creations… The first photo shows my continued efforts to play with new color combinations and perspectives in my work. I stepped outside of my norm with a recent order through Dick Blick (one of my favorite supply shops) buying some bright... 
by artbydjh | Aug 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
A couple of years back when I decided to try to ‘get my work out there’ I read a book on art marketing entitled Starving to Successful by the owner of Xanadu gallery, Jason Horejs. I learned a great deal from reading it and still follow Jason’s blog... by artbydjh | Jun 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
I have finally reached the ten paintings mark. (I’ll do better on my timeline with my next attempt at this). In the City is a 24″x24″ acrylic. This is only the second time that I’ve painted figures this close up. I wanted the focus to be more...