September 16, 2008 – 4:13 pm
1st stage
2nd stage
3rd stage
Almost final stage
Shown are four stages of Richard Kooymans new painting 'Garden Thicket' 48" x 120" oil on canvas. The progression shows the piece for start to almost completion. You can click on each image for a larger version.
September 2, 2008 – 1:15 pm
Richard and Melanie have been painting and hiking on North Manitou Island part of the Lake Michigan Archipelago. An island rich in history and beauty that is Northwestern Michigan at its best. Look for many paintings of the area in future posts.