A few years ago I went to see an exhibit of an artist I’d always admired. I had already bought several of his prints, which were framed and hanging in my office, and I was very excited to finally meet him!. . . read more
Have you ever thought of painting over images of historical locations or events? If you haven’t, you might be surprised at how superimposing one image onto another (especially one from a past era) can add a new dimension to a painting, and produce wonderfully evocative results.. . . read more
Your art studio may be so organized that finding that tube of cadmium red or your favorite 3B graphite pencil is never a problem. . . but what about your home office?. . . read more
Whenever artists wonder how they can improve their painting skills, I tell them to make sure to paint a variety of subjects - still lifes, portraits, and landscapes - rather than focusing on just one type of painting. Here’s why:. . . read more
As an artist, one major hurdle that keeps me from selling my work is pricing it. Sounds silly, but I have a hard time finding the happy medium between “free” and “not for sale.”. . . read more
Thinking about attending a painting workshop, but don’t know where to begin? Here are 12 things you can do (before, during and after the workshop) that will help ensure a great workshop experience:. . . read more
Have you ever been on a trip where the scenery was so incredible you just HAD to share it with your friends and family back home? You can always buy postcards showing where you’re at, of course, but why not paint them yourself?. . . read more
When was the last time you really had a chance to open up about your art? Even if you've never 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.. . . read more
For those of us who don’t have the money or time to get a higher education in art, how close can we get to an art degree through free resources? In each of my upcoming articles I’ll be sharing a lot of free art resources (most of them online) and explaining how to use them.. . . read more
Do you ever struggle with knowing when a painting is finished? Most artists have. As a result, I’ve put together four simple categories that may help you look at your own work a little more objectively before you send it off into the world.. . . read more