We want to be alive, energized, and excited about life and our growth as an artist. Is there a process based on current psychological science that makes it easier to attain and sustain higher energy in our lives and our art? Are there ways ... Read More...
Archives for January 2019
Inspiration, Imagination, and Motivated Action – A Process for the New Year
January 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Think Snow: 6 Painting Lessons from the Ski Trails
January 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
There’s not much I love doing more than painting, but cross-country skiing comes close. There are many beautiful days in the winter when I‘m torn between either painting or skiing, wishing for more hours of daylight to get them both in. ... Read More...
How to Mix Realistic Skin Colors and Avoid the Chalky or Muddy Look
January 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Mixing skin colors can be challenging. Flesh often contains hints of every color of the rainbow! Plus, it’s easy for skin tones to become “chalky” or “muddy.” In this article, I’ll share information to help you mix realistic, lively flesh ... Read More...
What it Means to be an Artist
January 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
When I started this journey of being an artist, I didn’t realize how many different kinds of artists or artist markets exist. I am not talking about styles of art, realism verse abstractionism or folk verses traditional. I mean artists ... Read More...
