About a year ago a friend asked if I would do a painting of OSU coach Woody Hayes for her church's silent auction at the holidays. It took only about 20 seconds of a Google Image search to find this great shot. I loved the composition, side profile. I knew instantly that I could work with it. In fact, it's one of those pieces that came together so well that it almost painted itself. Maybe because it was for a benevolent cause. Who knows. Still, once done, I had it scanned and, with the help of a friend with a high-end printer at his business, had a short run of limited prints made. I matted the prints in a burgundy that plays off of the red "O" in his hat (which I like a lot). Profits went to The Open Table, the food pantry at the church I attend. I believe that I have a few prints left. If interested, just shoot me a note. Thanks! ronkellow@gmail.com 
While some dream in black and white, I paint in black and white. Acrylics. I have been doing so since Ron Sachse, my high school art teacher, slid paint, brushes and a palette in front of me. I still use the same palette to this day. And I have always fancied Mars Flat Black by Liquitex. And I love it. This blog was created to capture my ongoing art work - from final initial sketch to final stroke, my evolving style, and your comments.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Woody Hayes
About a year ago a friend asked if I would do a painting of OSU coach Woody Hayes for her church's silent auction at the holidays. It took only about 20 seconds of a Google Image search to find this great shot. I loved the composition, side profile. I knew instantly that I could work with it. In fact, it's one of those pieces that came together so well that it almost painted itself. Maybe because it was for a benevolent cause. Who knows. Still, once done, I had it scanned and, with the help of a friend with a high-end printer at his business, had a short run of limited prints made. I matted the prints in a burgundy that plays off of the red "O" in his hat (which I like a lot). Profits went to The Open Table, the food pantry at the church I attend. I believe that I have a few prints left. If interested, just shoot me a note. Thanks! ronkellow@gmail.com 
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