To all those loyal friends who have been wondering “where’s today’s painting?” I can only offer an explanation of what I’ve been doing the last few weeks.  The process of moving from my previous studio of 13 years to a new more public friendly space has been another of life’s great learning opportunities.  I’m now in the new space, adjusting to where I am at the present moment. Looking for the tools I’ve grown accustomed to using for the past few years, I now find myself baffled each time I reach for one of those tools.  Perhaps it’s time to look at what’s around me and begin working in a way that suits my new circumstances.  Check in from time to time and see how I’m making out.  Thanks.

In case you’re wondering about the blog title here’s your answer: the terms hot-pressed, cold-pressed and rough refer to a paper’s surface finish. Hot-pressed papers are pressed with heat, so they tend to have smooth finish, cold-pressed papers take color smoothly but the tooth allows for slight irregularities and graining in washes, and rough paper has a coarse texture that allows for maximum graining of washes and accidental highlights and texture. Personally I prefer the cold-pressed variety, but let’s face it “Hot-Press blog” just sounds better. There you have it, a nice catchy title.  I hope you’ll subscribe and visit often.

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