Right after sunup, I hunkered down in the shade atop a stoney outcropping beside the highway. What I saw from there was enough to make me think “I could die now, a contented man.”
Continue readingIt’s Storm Time
The island we live on, Oahu, is expecting a tropical storm in the next 30 or so hours. It’s a weakened hurricane, from what I understand, but we can expect some serious wind and driving rains, to say the least.
These are a couple of oil pieces done in the thick of less-than-perfect weather…perhaps this storm blowing our way might be another opportunity to get some work done. It’s an exciting prospect!
Stormlight, 9 x 12″
untitled sketch, 8 x 10″
The initial lay-in, shot in my studio. After a busy month in July, a start on a seascape from one of my favorite locations. Nice to be able to get back where I belong.
About day 3.
The final painting.
If my toys could speak…
Few things grab my attention like painter’s equipment from the old days.
Here is a little treasure I picked up many years ago, and it’s still functional. A traveling watercolor sketching kit, it was made in Germany and was sold under the Weber brand, which is still around, I think most visibly as the makers of Permalba White oil paint.
It’s at least 70 years old, based on the look of the logo. Totally self contained, the body of this portable palette holds about a pint of water and it sports a brass screw cap on the end. The cup, when attached, holds the water.
I always wonder about the designer of such a wonderful tool, and of course, who may have owned it. Where in the world did it travel to?
Aloha!!
Aloha, and thanks for visiting my blog. I’m a painter living and working in Hawai’i, on the island of Oahu, and the blog is to keep you up to date on what’s going on with my artwork, share experiences and ideas, and hear what you think.
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, I moved to New York City for over a decade to pursue an in-depth study of painting, supporting myself as a freelancer. After over a decade there, the opportunity came to move to Hawai’i.
“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs, ask what makes you come alive, and then go do that. Because what the world needs are people who have come alive.” — Howard Thurman
Please enjoy your visit, and feel free to share your thoughts… I value your comments and suggestions.
Mahalo,
Mark Norseth