As we approach the end of this 5-part monochromatic » Read More
Painting Techniques
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
The creative process: “At the Edge of Town” (final)
Creating a quality painting is much like » Read More
Bringing still life to life
In last week’s blog post I introduced you to Richard Goetz » Read More
The creative process: “Malabar Farm”
A few years ago, based on the recommendation of one of my collectors, » Read More
The creative process: “At the Edge of Town”
If you viewed last week’s interview with Linda Crank, I mentioned » Read More
The creative process: “Be Still My Soul”
When Katharina A. von Schlegal so succinctly penned » 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
The creative process: “A Winter Day”
Periodically, over the next several weeks, I will be » Read More