Wet brushes is an exercise in encouraging natural ability, by setting a goal of creating a small study each day within approximately 30 minutes. The idea is not a new one, but it is my way of trying to get the brushes moving. Like physical exercise, jump-starting each day with painting activity can inspire you with creative energy. For me, it can remove the seriousness of starting a new painting and it allows me to get in touch with my natural abilities and the energy that comes from within.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Cloud Shadows
8" x 10" Oil on Linen
On a beautiful windy day, I went out painting with my son Ben. Sand was blowing everywhere, including into our paintings which are now permanently textured with sand.
Brad Betts and his wife Danielle are living their dream in Maine. Making their home in East Boothbay, the quintessential postcard-perfect Maine coastal village, means Brad has endless subject matter practically at his doorstep. The classic Betts oil is a summer day in Maine—blue skies, billowing sails, and shimmering seas.
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