Chuckles

R. I. P.

1992 - 2010

Shelter mutt, studio companion, constant shadow, good friend and a good dog.

-Doug Rugh

Blink and the World Changes

Studio/Gallery since 10/2009

www.OsbornAndRughGallery.com

Excerpt from this posting:

"...One thing I've learned as an artist is that if I'm not inspired I'm wasting paint (also called: priming canvases the sloooow way)...and two months later I'm back at the easel dabbing with familiar brushes. Shades of the world is as you see it (Vijnana Baihriva for those who have time to delve into ancient texts.)..."

This journal entry is now available as part of a compilation in ebook form:

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102 Entries
26,700+ Words
95 Full-Color Illustrations (Oil paintings by the author.)
2006 - 2010

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Documentary Short

Here is a short film by Kristen Alexander (www.MiddleWayMedia.com) that recently screened at the Woods Hole Film Festival:

-Doug Rugh

Leonardo and Rembrandt Stunned

View a larger image. Nobska in the Fog, 16" x 24" - oil/canvas
View a satellite map of the location.

Excerpt from this posting:

"...Go ahead: picture Leonardo and Da Vinci sitting in the corner of your studio unblinking. The art world's version of shock and awe...."

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102 Entries
26,700+ Words
95 Full-Color Illustrations (Oil paintings by the author.)
2006 - 2010

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Tickle and Hit the Road

View a larger image. Road to the Beach, 18" x 12" - oil/canvas
This road leads to Alfie's beach, a few yards of coast bought with sculpture, and a summer gathering spot where artists sit around bonfires.

Excerpt from this posting:

"...Thresholds are places of creativity which liberate the brain from its' rounded walls..."

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102 Entries
26,700+ Words
95 Full-Color Illustrations (Oil paintings by the author.)
2006 - 2010

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-Doug Rugh

The Right Brain at Work and Play

Excerpt from this posting:

"...The studio works start with this reportage and turn them into pictures..."

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102 Entries
26,700+ Words
95 Full-Color Illustrations (Oil paintings by the author.)
2006 - 2010

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Painting Seasons

Excerpt from this posting:

"...I'm no longer embarrassed when someone asks what I do -- "I just paint little pictures." -- because I've got a good thing going..."

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102 Entries
26,700+ Words
95 Full-Color Illustrations (Oil paintings by the author.)
2006 - 2010

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-Doug Rugh

The Glooming

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Excerpt from this posting:

"...I overhear someone outside my door say, "...he's in one of his moods. I wouldn't go in there." But with imperfect hearing I remember that I'm prone to imaginings and just continue along..."

This journal entry is now available as part of a compilation in ebook form:

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102 Entries
26,700+ Words
95 Full-Color Illustrations (Oil paintings by the author.)
2006 - 2010

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-Doug Rugh

John Singer Sargent's Palette

Excerpt from this posting:

"...The perfect palette is an improvement on the arm..."

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102 Entries
26,700+ Words
95 Full-Color Illustrations (Oil paintings by the author.)
2006 - 2010

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Talented Eye

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Excerpt from this posting:

"...It's always the most enthusiastic collectors, too, and the ones who are most affected by a painting. Absolutely first-rate human beings..."

This journal entry is now available as part of a compilation in ebook form:

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102 Entries
26,700+ Words
95 Full-Color Illustrations (Oil paintings by the author.)
2006 - 2010

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-Doug Rugh

Extra Fresh

Sketch of the sculptor Alfie Glover

Excerpt from this posting:

"...Someone, an older woman, will come into my studio and say, "You wouldn't want to paint me, would you?" I'm conflicted because there are two ways I can go with this..."

This journal entry is now available as part of a compilation in ebook form:

Specifications:
Epub and PDF formats
102 Entries
26,700+ Words
95 Full-Color Illustrations (Oil paintings by the author.)
2006 - 2010

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-Doug Rugh