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.
I painted the famous sign at Wrigley Field this morning in oil. Another painter added foreground interest and helpfully masked construction that was going on in the Northwest corner of Addison and Clark St.
Work in progress shot of my Wrigley Field painting, with my fellow painter in the foreground. Included in this photo: friendly jogger checking us out as he went by. Not included: LOTS of folks in red shirts coming to Wrigleyville for the #MoustacheCrawl.
As a painter, I have been primarily a watercolorist. I highly value its portability and convenience for doing plein air and urban sketching.
This past weekend I had the opportunity to participate in Don Yang's Oil Painting workshop at USK Chicago 2016. Don is an artist that is both highly skilled and generous, so I felt very fortunate to learn from him!
I'll be doing more oil painting in the future, in addition to my watercolor work. :)
Plein air oil painting by Ted Gordon, Theodore Thomas Memorial, The Spirit of Music Statue, Grant Park, Chicago
Focused on my painting during Don Yang's oil painting workshop at USK Chicago, photo: Don Yang
Last weekend was spent teaching my Urban Sketches That Tell Stories workshop at USK Chicago's 2016 Sketch Seminar, my 2nd year teaching with them. I love teaching and it was fun to share with this positive, international, gathering of artists. :)
Framing your scene, photo: Joann Harling Larsen
Art demo at Chicago's Crown Fountains, photo: Joann Harling Larsen
Plein air painting in Oak Park by Ted Gordon, WIP
This morning's plein air effort in Oak Park. I'm planning to return to complete it.
Early morning plein air watercolor painting at the Columbus Park refectory. There was a bit of rain, so I set up under the roof of the refectory. I chose this view, to allow the arch to form a frame and create contrast with the sunlit trees.
Watercolor plein air painting at Columbus Park
