tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28271051431778737072012-02-16T20:51:53.921-05:00Richard Pilocohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08430717128342159301noreply@blogger.comBlogger281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827105143177873707.post-47170251941148433212012-02-08T13:32:00.002-05:002012-02-08T13:38:37.514-05:00

Here are some recent demos from class. Sorry I haven't been keeping up with posting them as promised. I know it's helpful for you to see them here.  I talk so much during demos they come out kinda wonky 'to my eye'. That makes it easy to forget posting them.

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When it's cold out and I'm all bundled against it, I get through by daydreaming about wonderful warm places I've painted.  Remembering the great people I met on painting trips and spending hours outside in the sun always warms me.  Right now, I'm thinking about Castello Del Bosco, that memorable place I went to last year.  Some have asked me to post more sketches from the trip so here you

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Sargent study, by Richard Piloco Click on picture to enlarge. In class last week, we talked about making copies of Artists work for the purpose of understanding how they group their values, used color and handling of paint... etc. Nothing works so well as a diligent study of a painting you wish to understand better. You may think you 'get it' by viewing a good print but it's surprising how

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 I hope everyone had a fun and productive summer!  If there are any paintings you are particularly proud of, bring them in.  Has anyone done 100 heads?   Here's another white sheet on a chair from many years ago, and a swollen stream from the hurricane last week.  See you this Monday!  

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I mounted some more of the Italy sketches from my recent trip.  I may work on them in the studio and/or use them for a larger paintings but for now they are just as I made them in the field.  I still have a bunch more to mount, about 28 in all.  I'm doing it little by little, when there's some more I'll post them.  Hope everyone is getting their summer sketches done. You should have several by

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White and off white sheet White sheet, a bit more time spent. White sheet, getting a bit more context. Several weeks ago my students asked what they could do to stay in practice this summer.  My first answer was do 100 heads.  Later, I realized there isn't even a hundred days before we start again.  So, here is an example of something I do when I don't have time to work on something more

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We had a great model in class last week.  She is worth a better effort then I was able to summon, but here it is anyway.   The Castilione del Bosco landscapes are next on my mind. I will post them as soon as I glue them on supports.

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I just got back from a trip to Tuscany organized by my friend and colleague Marc Dalessio. It was one of the most paintable places I have yet visited. And to top it off, I met a bunch of great people without whom I can't imagine a future trip! More later, but for now here are some paintings from the trip.

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I'm happy to announce that I am teaching a workshop at the Janus Collaborative this summer. They have a great program and I'm proud to be associated with their talented faculty. You can find the details at-  http://www.januscollaborative.org/workshops.html. My Workshop

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Phoebe Reading... waiting on me to suggest a pose for a sketch.  Hand pressed into her face...so engrossed in the latest book she didn't realize I already painted her vignette. (9'x12'). Hope everyone had a great holiday!  For those in my class see you tonight. .

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The 'Star Wars Visions' Book is out!  It has a bunch of great paintings in it,  and I feel lucky to have been part of it.   It's on my coffee table. I will enjoy looking at all the work, and say to friends... I know him, her, and him...  All this talent...

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Just photographed these head studies.  Some of my students have been waiting for me to post recent class demos. The first two are from session one.  The last is not a demo, its of my son Lucas who gave me some time in exchange for a new (toy) 'Beyblade' $7.95.   Totally worth it, till he gets wise.  For now, I'm working the scam.    For those who don't take my class, these demos aren't

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Here are some more of the Italy paintings.  There are still more from the Marsiliana trip which I will post when I photograph them. The bottom Three are not from the trip. Corsini Chapel at Marsiliana Room behind Chapel Fishing Boats at Porto Ercole View of farm land from the wall at the main house. In the distance is Mount Argentario. Wall on the west side of the complex

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Just a quick note to say Marsiliana was a great success, and we all worked hard. The students did some fine work.  I'm on a borrowed computer so I can't post more now.  The photo's were taken in the field so I will fix and repost when I get home. More paintings when I get home also.

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I recently tried to link to info on Andrea J Smith's website having to do with the Marsiliana Workshop.  I had some trouble getting there.  So here's a document with all the details Andrea sent me. The Dollar is doing much better against the Euro right now, which is a real help.  Also, there are still spaces available so no worries about deadlines for signing up. http://s202253650.onlinehome.us/

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Lots going on at Home but things are getting back to normal.   Here's a limited palette sketch, for those people asking about it. Just under 3 hours work using Ivory Black, Burnt sienna (I like the more transparent ones), Yellow Ochre, and just a touch of Permanent Red.  It's a great way to get an immediate effect.  To me, they always feel like they are complete statements, even when they are

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I want to make a self portrait that has the spontaneity of a momentary act, like a hearty laugh or caught mid-expression.  So I did this quick study from life to see what could be done.  It has some drawing issues that can be fixed just by slowing down, but I find the biggest problem is that a laugh devolves within seconds into a pained expression. It has no half life that even remotely expresses

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To my students, I'm sorry I missed class on Monday.  My nephew was married in Florida over the weekend and the flight we booked conflicted with the class.  By the time I realized the mistake Friday night, it was hundreds of dollars to change it.  I will let you know when the make-up day will be. Thanks. In the meantime, here is a painting of my back deck, 12"x16".  My studio has a rectangular

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Warwick Barn, 12"x 16" It's time to get back outside.  Yes it is cold out but not nearly as cold as it should be.   I haven't been out at all this winter.  I'm going stir crazy.

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http://ateliercanova.com/workshops/workshop-calendar/landscape-painting-in-marsiliana Andrea has just put up a new site with lots of info on her school in Rome and upcoming workshops at;  http://www.ateliercanova.com/   Its brand new so it may have some glitches.

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As promised here is last nights demo.  The photo has a bit to much contrast and has some glare issues, but it will do for now.  I'll try to take a better one. If you remember toward the end of the demo(I should have stopped 5 minutes sooner) I got a little heavy handed with my darks, it really hurts to see them today.  The painting didn't need them.  Sometimes you need to have a friend close by

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Just wanted to post a recent sketch, to keep my New Years resolution to post regularly.   While waiting for me to finish up for the day, my daughter often falls asleep on the couch in my studio. Sometimes I'm caught up in what I'm doing,  but often I do it on purpose so I can paint her.  There's a bunch of these floating around the studio. When I get a chance to photograph them I'll add  them

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     My good friend Andrea J. Smith From Atelier Canova in Rome, is putting together a landscape painting workshop for this June.  She is an excellent draftsperson and painter.  You can see more at andreajsmith.com and at Atelier Canova.  Andrea has a knack for finding truly picturesque places to stay and paint. This year she found a castle in Marsiliana that Annigoni frequented.  She also asked

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The other day my microwave oven died. No tears! It lived a long life and served me well.  I don't mourn its death, I celebrate its life.  In that spirit I got out my home autopsy kit and ripped it open.  Inside was this beautiful blue fan.  In perfect working order and in no way responsible for his/her death.  So I thought I should paint it with one of its favorites things, a yellow onion.  These

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This is from this summer at the Liberty Boat Yard in Jersey City.  It's a great nearby spot.  11 x 14"

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Last night during class, I made this study from life in about 30 minutes. I made it to help my students understand massing in with large tones and controling edges. 12" x16"

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I was talking to a friend about this painting the other day, So I thought to post it.  I painted it from life in the studio of my long time friend and fellow Artist Mikel Glass. It took about 10 to 12 hours, the models posed one at a time.  22" x 28"  2006.  This painting flowed well off my brush.

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Field sketch, Alla prima. Phoebe, from life. Three hour alla prima life size head study. I'm just starting out, more to come!

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