I started this still life a few weeks ago but haven’t had much time to work on it until today. (I’m teaching this semester, so I’m busier.) This afternoon I sneaked in a couple hours on it, sketching in three new items. It may still need an object on the right, for balance. My original plan was to highlight the tall kettle/pitcher, but we’ll see.
Geoff Watson, “Odds and Ends,” oil on linen, 14” x 18,” 2018.
I’ve had a miserable cold that’s bothering me a lot more than the cold weather. Today was the first day I’ve felt up to painting all week. I chose a subject close to my heart — or, more accurately, close to my throat.
Geoff Watson, “Cough drops,” oil on panel, 6” x 6,” 2018.
It’s been almost a week since I felt well enough to dig into my oil paints, but today I finally felt better. I added a pitcher and pot to my ongoing still life. Still lots to be done, but it sure feels great to be painting again.
Geoff Watson, “Pot and pitcher,” work in progress, oil on panel, 18” x 24,” 2017.
I started this still life in summer, when I was studying with Walt Bartman, Jr. He set up all these colorful buoys, and I drew and painted them from various angles, but I didnt have time to finish. I still haven’t finished! But today I did put in some work on the piece. It’s fun!
Geoff Watson, “Buoys,” in progress, oil on panel, 18” x 24,” 2017.