When I wrote my book on painting with a concept, I listed five key elements for creating a workable, harmonious painting: Values, Edges, Paint Quality (integrity of the paint), Agent (you as the painter guiding the work), and ... Read More...
Beyond Literalism
August 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
"Eggs with Oranges" by M Kathryn Massey OPAOil After a difficult divorce in 2007, I re-dedicated my focus on a book I began back in 2005. "Beyond Paint: A Guide to Conceptual Painting" had rambled around in my ... Read More...
On Growing As a Painter
February 10, 2014 by 15 Comments
It’s never too late to be who you might have been. ---George Eliot By now you understand the act of painting is considered, intentional and best undertaken with a concept each time you go to the easel. Many of us were lead to ... Read More...
When the Money Doesn’t Follow
March 26, 2012 by 10 Comments
Back in the 90’s there was a popular idea, "do what you love - the money will follow." That seemed plausible, and for many of us in the world of art, this has become a reality. Many painters are sitting on lucrative art careers either ... Read More...
