Comments on Southern Plein Air Painters: What Kind of Day by BJ Wright

Thanks for the kind comment! It seems that lately...

2009-07-15T10:54:42.641-04:00

Thanks for the kind comment! It seems that lately I'm taking ques from the landscape, but the resulting painting process is taking a decidedly abstract turn. I'm interested to see where it's taking me.

Wonderful abstract quality, yet easily recognizabl...

2009-07-15T08:15:10.564-04:00

Wonderful abstract quality, yet easily recognizable.

I have lots of filters, lenses, etc for my 35mm ca...

2009-07-14T20:54:31.336-04:00

I have lots of filters, lenses, etc for my 35mm camera...but I only use my little digital camera now.
A natural??

Just a hunch , but you might be a natural. I hav...

2009-07-14T18:07:23.917-04:00

Just a hunch , but you might be a natural.

I have a long history with copal for portrait work, also good for atmospheric conditions. I started my moon series and it was the only way to get the depth and transparency - now I'm using it on everything. I use Resin-gel for palette work.

I bought a UB filter for my camera today, can't wait to use it. I was on the bay Sunday...got a lot of dramatic storm clouds pictures

I've used a palette knife on occasion for rocks in...

2009-07-14T16:30:58.434-04:00

I've used a palette knife on occasion for rocks in the foreground, weeds, etc, but I don't use them very much. I always have them with my brushes...just don't pick them up often. I need to think about that.

I've used the Copal medium, but not lately. You have to be careful (especially when you've opened the bottle a lot) that the medium will dry around the lid. And sometimes a grain of dried medium will sneak into your paint and leave a crust/grain in the brush stroke. That's ok if you're going for that look. I like Liquin as a medium (when I use one). It speeds drying and makes a good glazing medium. Keep in mind that it will make the paint look shiny when dry.

Hi BJ, Interesting, almost abstract...ever tried p...

2009-07-14T16:08:58.470-04:00

Hi BJ, Interesting, almost abstract...ever tried palette knife?

I'm just full of questions :=) Have you ever used "Copal medium" a dryer and used for transparent build up?