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Oil Painting Notes

Oil Painting Notes

OIL PAINTING NOTES  from New York trip S.Rude, 2012 1.  Use thicker paint on your works. 2.  If something doesn't stand out as being off, no need to change it....

Oil Painting Notes

OIL PAINTING NOTES  from New York trip S.Rude, 2012 1.  Use thicker paint on your works. 2.  If something doesn't stand out as being off, no need to change it....

Steve on Loneliness

Steve on Loneliness

Are You Lonely Tonight?  Elvis sang, and wrote about it.  Marilyn Monroe and countless other famous actors adored by millions said they never felt more alone than in a roomful...

Steve on Loneliness

Are You Lonely Tonight?  Elvis sang, and wrote about it.  Marilyn Monroe and countless other famous actors adored by millions said they never felt more alone than in a roomful...

State of the Business

State of the Business

What's happened to our business?  When did working for these big companies stop being... ...fun? I remember writing letters about this subject before, but hey, what's one more?  So, can...

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State of the Business

What's happened to our business?  When did working for these big companies stop being... ...fun? I remember writing letters about this subject before, but hey, what's one more?  So, can...

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New Art Observations

New Art Observations

The difficulty with my paintings these days is the amazing amount of work and concentration that goes into the finish.  Even with pieces that are supposed to be dashed off...

New Art Observations

The difficulty with my paintings these days is the amazing amount of work and concentration that goes into the finish.  Even with pieces that are supposed to be dashed off...

The Truth about Steve Rude

The Truth about Steve Rude

Dear all, As many of you know from past newsletters, I've always felt need to mention that the only way this world can become larger and less concerned with inessentials...

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The Truth about Steve Rude

Dear all, As many of you know from past newsletters, I've always felt need to mention that the only way this world can become larger and less concerned with inessentials...

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Hear Ye, Hear Ye, by royal decree, grab your cups and pour your tea,

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, by royal decree, grab your cu...

My last “Fan Blast”—or whatever they call these things--appears to have gotten a few people’s attention.   Though  writing such a critical dispatch is not what I’d prefer doing with my...

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, by royal decree, grab your cu...

My last “Fan Blast”—or whatever they call these things--appears to have gotten a few people’s attention.   Though  writing such a critical dispatch is not what I’d prefer doing with my...