In the studio today I painted another thin layer of oil paint on what will be the underpainting of my next painting. An assortment of blues, along with a green and an ochre, helped to add some interest to the background of the painting that will eventually be painted over by my next flower interpretation. The paint was applied by an assortment of Simmons bristle fan brushes of different sizes.

The other project in the studio has been deciding on the name for my latest painting. When I started it, I used orange Clivia flowers for inspiration. When I found them less than inspiring, I switched to some orange double hibiscus. With a mind of its own, the painting decided it would rather be shades of pink and purple. Now, I’m working on picking a name for the painting. Any ideas?

These daily studio notes lead toward my 2026 solo exhibitions in New York City and  Poughkeepsie, NY.