After many years of teaching, a common deficiency I have seen » Read More
Drawing
Value study block-in (Part 2)
Some would argue that beginning a painting with » Read More
Composition and drawing (Part 1)
I am beginning a five-part video series that will » Read More
The creative process: “At the Edge of Town” (final)
Creating a quality painting is much like » Read More
The creative process: “Cruising the Backroads”
There are few places that appeal to me more as an artist than » Read More
The creative process: “Montecatini”
In 2007, my wife and I visited the Tuscan town of Montecatini, Italy. » Read More
John F. Carlson interview: Studio painting
John F. Carlson (1875-1947) was born in Sweden. His work is » Read More
John F. Carlson interview: From plein air to studio
John F. Carlson (1875-1947) was born in Sweden. His work is » Read More
Advice for creating and critiquing paintings – Part 10
In his 1889 book, “How to judge of a picture”, John C. Van Dyke thoroughly » Read More
Defining the Concept
When painting outdoors in Portugal some years ago, I had just » Read More
How I created, “Sorrento Harbor”
One of the most touching moments I experienced while in » Read More