Category Archives: Works-in-progress

Quitter

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Hank Buffington

It’s been raining here a lot lately so when the sun came out today I skipped my figure group to paint outside. I’m still practicing with oils. I feel like I’m cheating on my watercolors! I wouldn’t usually paint into … Continue reading →

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Me

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Hank Buffington

The marketing director at the bird sanctuary took a photo of me working on that recent painting.

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Day 1, Bird Sanctuary

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Hank Buffington

Today I started a new large plein air painting at the bird sanctuary. I really like the sculptures they have installed (temporarily) around the property. I’d love to have one in my yard. It was warm enough here today that … Continue reading →

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Out of Time

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Hank Buffington

I ran out of time this afternoon and had to pack up to go pick up my kids.

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Me

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Hank Buffington

Day 12 of the challenge. I started a self portrait but ran out of time when parental responsibility called me back to duty. Maybe I’ll work on it again another day. It’s pretty wobbly because I don’t draw first before … Continue reading →

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Rescue Attempt

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Hank Buffington

I started this painting plein air a few days ago and quit before I finished. Today I played with it while I watched a movie on the couch with my kids. I’m not sure it’s completely done but it’s done for now. … Continue reading →

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Studies

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Hank Buffington

I’m trying to slow down and plan a painting more than just dashing one off the cuff and hoping it hits its mark. Plein air landscapes are good for that kind of painting from the hip. There’s little to be … Continue reading →

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Fourth of July

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Hank Buffington

I’m working more in the studio lately and I’m playing with memory and invented ideas and working on some pieces that aren’t done from direct observation. This is an idea I’ve had in my sketchbook for years. It’s only existed as … Continue reading →

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Oils Day 3

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Hank Buffington

Third day. There’s an elementary school directly behind me and today I arrived as the students and parents were also arriving. That was distracting but I enjoyed all the kids’ reactions and comments. If I continue this one I’ll try … Continue reading →

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Oils Day 2

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Hank Buffington

This was my second time working on this one. It was cloudy today so I tried to work on parts that wouldn’t be as affected by sunny days. I’m still not crazy about oil paints, but hopefully I can finish … Continue reading →

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