It’s difficult to believe that it was October 2012 when » Read More
Drawing
“Pack Rat” creative process
There is this idea among many that » Read More
“Maysville Church” creative process
Maysville, Kentucky is a beautiful little town that lies at the » Read More
The teaching of Charles Hawthorne
Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872-1930) was born in Illinois but » Read More
Common faults found in paintings
You’ve probably heard the saying, » Read More
The Academy Tradition
Some of the best work being created in figurative painting today is » Read More
Four qualities of “Value”
I’m sure many of you are familiar with the name and works of » Read More
Finishing up (Part 5)
This is the final installment of a five-part monochromatic » Read More
Adding details (Part 4)
As we approach the end of this 5-part monochromatic » Read More
Refining drawing and values (Part 3)
After many years of teaching, a common deficiency I have seen » Read More
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