This quote by Leonardo da Vinci may seem contradictory to anyone who has endeavored to learn the skills necessary for representational painting. Whether a student or seasoned artist, the process of learning will test your patience to the ... Read More...
Archives for August 2016
You’ve Arrived! (or have you?) A case for continuing education, no matter your level.
August 22, 2016 by 4 Comments
You’ve taken classes, attended workshops in farflung corners of the world, studied with teachers you admire and you’ve improved so much! Your work is hanging in galleries, your name is well known, you may have even a few museum shows or ... Read More...
Making Draw Down Cards:
August 15, 2016 by 3 Comments
What They Can Teach You About Your Oil Paints If you have been painting for a while you may have a large collection of paints in many assorted colors or even multiple tubes of the same color from different manufacturers! Draw ... Read More...
‘Let’s Work Together’
August 8, 2016 by 1 Comment
One of my favorite things is having an artist's group which meets regularly. While most of us spend a lot of time alone creating art, nearly everyone is a social creature too. We naturally benefit from being around others. It’s also a great ... Read More...
Art in Cuba and the Traveling Painter
August 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
There are no starving artists in Cuba. One reason for this is that each person receives food from the government each month: one quarter of a chicken, 5 eggs and 5 pounds each of rice, black beans and sugar. (Sugar is cheap in Cuba and ... Read More...
