Ed Watson
Small works

Today things started off a bit haphazardly. I headed out the wrong direction just to get through the traffic. (Everything around here...

Thursday seems to be the day I get to get out lately. Wasn't sure where I was going, but I ended up at Wright Woods in Vernon Hills. This was a fun little study, I'm glad I painted it in oil. It gave me a chance to soften some edges and adjust some other little things that might not have worked out in gouache. I really enjoyed painting the bike rack too. The sun was in and out as I painted. The news this morning suggested it was overcast due, in part, to the fires out w

Been sort of an odd week weather wise, so I didn't get out till today, which was gorgeous! Lasix kept me close to the house ha ha,,, So...

I think I had drawn this one up before the rain last week? Either way, it became completely overcast while I was working. Sounds...

After a week of rain, I was able to get out for a little bit this morning. This is a view of Willow Stream Park, right by the house. The water level was higher than I expected, so I changed a little from my planned composition. This park gets a lot of foot traffic! I avoided too much conversation by just hanging out the side door of the minivan as I painted... It is such a wonderful day out. Maybe I'll be able to get out for a little later today or this weekend. Hope y

The weather was awesome today so I snuck out for a sketch after work. This was the side lot of a Kmart years ago. (Our old storage unit was behind the fence to the left.) The building stood empty for quite a while. Now all that remains is the few businesses on the out lots and part of the parking lot has been taken over by a car dealership. Landscapes are all still experiments to me, so this was a fun little departure for me. Hope you enjoy it. As always thanks for look

Now that the spring semester is in the books, things are starting to settle down. I'm getting into some sort of schedule anyways. I've been eyeing this tree for a while. It is just a few minutes from the house. I was able to find a nice spot in a lot where I could paint from the car. (It's been oddly hot here for spring.) Hope you enjoy it! Have a great weekend! Gouache on paper - 8" x 6" Inquire

Set up a new still life stage in a closet that should make it easier to control the lighting. No more having to wait till dark or the right kind of lighting during the day... Decided to give it a whirl before I go back tomorrow. Was a nice way to spend a Sunday! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Grapes and Silver Cup 6" x 9" - Oil on Panel Sold

I've been carrying my gouache all week hoping to do a study. The weather, while warmer hadn't cooperated yet. So I sat down for this this morning. Fun stuff! I don't think I've painted a still life in gouache since my first time round at college... Hope you enjoy the weekend. Gouache on Cold Press Paper 6.5" x 7" Inquire

I will have one painting on view at Main Street Arts in Clifton Springs, NY see the Small Works 2020 exhibit. Here is a link to their...