These 4 x 6 oil paintings on canvas hardboard began as a practice session, exploring ideas how to paint the urn flowers for the Wake of Xenophobe 4. When I finished the round cone, I knew the color wasn’t going to work with the composition. I didn’t want to toss it incomplete, so I moved forward, painted the background and […]
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Here’s the oil painting of the Xenophobe Pet Bird – done! I used Van Gogh’s painting technique where he would apply paint to one half of the brush and other paint on the other half of the brush. My approach was to add a lot of linseed oil to the paint so it rains wet on the canvas. I would […]
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Digital Xenophobes – all the layers – are ready. Now I need an NFT programmer!!! Contact me @ Gene@genestoutartist.com if you know someone – or if you can fill the role. I’ll be sharing in the profits!
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The first one of the series – planning on entering into a NY art competition. Results will be in June and the exhibition is in August. Stay tuned!
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Just in time to drop off the piece to the Black and White Exhibit, I had Sunflower Coffee framed at the Tatewell Gallery in New London. Thanks, Don, the gallery owner and new framing friend! The support around here for artists is remarkable.
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We’re publishing a Xeno coloring book! To raise funds to promote and frame the xenophobe series, we’re publishing an adult coloring book. I’m estimating needing $3000 to frame and promote the Xeno Series – and that doesn’t include the digital NFT part of the project. The color book should be done in a month or two- and I’ll post a […]
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Joined the Library Arts Center in Newport. They have a Wednesday Open Studio Art Group – and I’ll be joining those talented people. Looking forward to meeting local artists and expanding my tribe.
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I was pleasantly surprised when my wife gave me a cup with my drawing on it. I felt so happy and loved. That’s my sketch from my new series – a sketch based on her photo. So, the mugs are our art. And makes our mornings special.
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Listening to Spotify while I work. “Heavy/Like a Witch” came on and I loved it immediately. So, I saved it, followed the song to the album, and checked out the band, All Them Witches. Love them. They’ve become a go-to for my playlist.
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Lots o’ snow. Not a fan of the shoveling – but it’s beautiful.
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