Thomas and Jesus

Years ago I was commissioned to make a painting of Thomas touching the side of Jesus after the Resurrection. I began this drawing then but ended up doing a much simpler painting for the commission. I am in the process of preparing a large panel (for the second time) in order to paint this picture. In this post is the drawing and original painting. Following posts will explore the large panel construction and preparation and the new easel I have had to build to accommodate it.

The drawing.

Left detail.

Center detail.

Right detail.

The original painting.

Natural State Cedar Table, Complete

Three views of the “natural state”, or “rustic” cedar table recently completed.

Carved Rail for a Frame

Below are some pictures of the carved bottom rail of frame for an oil painting. The carving, in process, features two ring necked pheasants, as well as the subject’s name, and a few other decorative elements yet to be executed.

Go On, Job, Bread and Water (Proof)

This is the first proof of the linoleum block of Job.

It takes a while to get used to the new reversed image. Here is the block itself inked up.

On the press…

Go On, Job, Bread and Water (2)

Midway through cutting the linoleum.

Go On, Job, Bread and Water

Here is the early progress on a new linoleum cut of Job in a the cave of the Erth.

Natural-State Cedar Table

Some photos of the progression of the legs for a natural state Eastern red cedar table.

Single leg with scribed branch support

Fitting the top supports

Sawing leg bottoms flat

Both legs with more branch braces and top support bolted on

A couple of views of the table so far.

Finished Three Legged Post-Oak Stools

Here are some pictures of the finished three legged stools in post oak. The finish is danish oil and wax.

Milling Red Elm

Milling a very hard but beautiful Red Elm tree (Ulmus rubra), also called Slippery Elm, on Sunday.

In the Margins

Photos of some business taking place in the margins of larger projects.

drawings of Ezra…

Persimmon bowl…