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Picked Over
I could not resist painting this picked-over corn field in late September. The field is at the corner of Marton and Textile Roads, in...

Bob Palmerton
Dec 11, 20161 min read


Review notes: two works in progress
At any time in my studio, there can be several paintings in progress. I allow these paintings to "mellow" and take on further refinements...

Bob Palmerton
Dec 7, 20161 min read


Time to Name the Painting
I think we are done with this one! Now it doesn't hurt to let it "ripen" by leaving it accessible in the studio for some whim of a quick...

Bob Palmerton
Nov 20, 20161 min read


Water and Leaves
A few more refinements. Interesting pointer regarding using reference photos. The water in the photo was too bright (high value) due to...

Bob Palmerton
Nov 15, 20161 min read


Taking Notes - Work in Progress
Taking notes while studying a work in progress are an important component of a successful painting. View your painting from a distant...

Bob Palmerton
Nov 5, 20161 min read


Working the distance
Blues are my favorite for expressing a distant hill or series of trees, capturing the atmosphere of the distant vista.

Bob Palmerton
Nov 5, 20161 min read
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