I use paper towels for a variety of uses in the studio. One is to wipe the brushes after I’ve scrubbed them with odorless paint thinner, AKA, GamSol. I also use it to wipe paint off a canvas to make reduce mistakes, alter brush or pigment trials. The two different paper towels are best for their individual tasks. The Viva, on the left has a smooth texture, absorbs more, and it feels more like fabric. The Bounty on the right, is a workhorse. It’s great for anything like wiping up brushes, tables, palette and canvas. I kept them right near my working table so I can quickly reach them in one swoop of my arm. Having the right kind of wiping rags or paper to work closely with is critically important to me while I’m painting.

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