Author: Ed Terpening

I usually try to put too much into my paintings. Simplifying my compositions is a focus, as well as taking my time getting color/value/temperature relationships just right. I was reminded

This painting is based on a study and photograph I took at the Estes Park Plein Air event. It was a particularly difficult day because the weather was not cooperating,

It find it ironic that artists are often asked to donate their work to charity events, when we’re among the lowest paid professions.  I wasn’t asked to donate a painting

I was going through the studies I did at Ovanes Berberian’s workshop last summer and came across this one. While not everything “reads”, I like the abstract nature of parts

I spent most of yesterday fixing paintings (based on the critiques I received on this blog) and I started a new sunset painting that isn’t quite ready to photograph. First,

As per previous posts, I’m working on some paintings based on my reference photos and sketches from Rocky Mountain National Park. I hope these are helpful. I should probably take