Finally, my "big project" is finished! It’s been a crazy day with a lot going on, but foliotwist.com is finally live and online! Since I’ve kept it a complete secret up until launch, here’s a quick (mostly visual) overview of what it does. . .read more
Ready for some color? Carol Marine is another Daily Painter whose work I just can't get enough of. Most of her artwork features apples, plums, cherries, and other fruit, simply arranged with dishes and pottery—but it's her use of color that makes her paintings really pop. Even in her more subt. . . read more
When was the last time you really had a chance to open up about your art? Even though you may never have had the privilege of being asked to be a guest speaker or visiting artist, you may want to consider preparing for that day, as there are benefits to be gained professionally. Not sure where. . . read more
As with any drawing, the beginning of a painting is the most important step. Successful starts lead to good finishes. In the next few paragraphs I'll explain what I do to start a painting off on the right foot. Phase 1: Blocking in the initial drawing I'm starting with a gray (neutral 5) toned. . . read more
A few weeks ago I was asked to list out the pros and cons of running your own artist website compared to joining a bigger online gallery with other artists. It's a good question, and I'm going to share my opinion in just a moment. . . in the interests of full disclosure however, I need to ment. . . read more
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