I enjoy drawing, painting, and sculpting from direct observation - both in the studio and plein air. I also like to experiment with different tools and techniques. Following my blog will allow you to see examples of my work in progress and read about what was happening as I made them.
The first thing that grabbed my attention when I entered the field was the early morning moon. Later, a group of birders entered and slowly made their way around the edge of the woods. Not pictured: a yellow jacket that harassed me every 15-20 minutes.
Thatcher woods with moon and birders painted in casein by Ted Gordon
I painted the memorial in Scoville Park this morning using casein on Canson watercolor paper.
Plein air painting of WWI Memorial in Oak Park by Ted Gordon
