Painting in the Moment: My Premier Coup Studies
In "Painting in the Moment: My Premier Coup Studies," I share my journey of exploring the art of alla prima painting through a series of daily exercises. From capturing the essence of "Cappers and Olives" to confronting creative challenges with "Two Cologne Bottles," each piece reveals the evolution of my brushwork and the meditative process behind it. Join me as I navigate the ups and downs of imposter syndrome and celebrate the moments of artistic growth and discovery.
“Small Honey Jar”: Exploring the Process
Today's premier coup painting is a 5 x 4 inch oil on panel titled "Honey Jar”
Two Potatoes: A Continuation of Exploration
Today's premier coup painting is a 5 x 4 inch oil on panel titled "Two Potatoes”
Foreshortened Spark Plugs: A Test of Skill and Precision
Today's premier coup painting is a 5 x 4 inch oil on panel titled "Variations of Surfaces”
"Variations of Surfaces”
Today's premier coup painting is a 5 x 4 inch oil on panel titled "Variations of Surfaces”
Baby Pumpkin: A Study in Presence and Precision
Today's premier coup painting is a 5 x 4 inch oil on panel titled "Baby Pumpkin Study”
Falling to Pieces: Embracing Depth and Flow
Today's premier coup painting is a 5 x 4 inch oil on panel titled "Falling to Pieces”
Incense Holder Study: Revisiting the Power of Line
Today's premier coup painting is a 5 x 4 inch oil on panel titled "Incense Holder Study”
Supporting Cast: Exploring Color and Composition
Today's premier coup painting is a 5 x 4 inch oil on panel titled "Supporting Cast”
Gambogoes Study: Exploring Color and Intuition
Today's premier coup painting is a 5 x 4 inch oil on panel titled "Gambogoes Study”
C-Clamp Study: Celebrating a Well-Traveled Tool
Today's premier coup painting is a 5 x 4 inch oil on panel titled "C-Clamp Study”
Embracing the Process: “Jar of Honey Study”
Today's premier coup painting is a 5 x 4 inch oil on panel titled "Jar of Honey”
Minimalistic Exploration: “Chanel Blue Study”
Today's premier coup painting is a 5 x 4 inch oil on panel titled "Chanel Blue Study”
Investigating Color: Red Onion Study
Today's premier coup painting is a 5 x 4 inch oil on panel titled "Red Onion”
Revisiting Bold Strokes: Cup Study
Today's premier coup painting is a 5 x 4 inch oil on panel titled "Revisiting Bold Strokes: Cup Study”
Exploring Alien Architecture: “Anoda or Soursop Study”
Today's premier coup painting is a 5 x 4 inch oil on panel titled "Anoda Study”
Exploring Romanticism: Perfume Bottle and Satin Cloth Study
Today's premier coup painting is a 5 x 4 inch oil on panel titled "Limes and Apple”
Exploring Complementary Colors: Limes and Apple Study
Today's premier coup painting is a 5 x 4 inch oil on panel titled "Limes and Apple”
Embracing the Challenge: High Key Cups Study
Today's premier coup painting is a 5 x 4 inch oil on panel titled "High Key Cups."