Color is an important part of painting. Some artists » Read More
Painting Techniques
The “Color” video (Step 1)
I am very pleased to have just completed the » Read More
Where in the World is Plein Air 2018
I was honored to be invited to participate in » Read More
“Be Still My Soul” takes the silver
My painting “Be Still My Soul” – 30″ x 40″ – Oil – took the Silver Medal at the » Read More
“Out of Bounds” – the creative process
When creating a list of the basic building blocks that I believe » Read More
John Cosby paints Laguna Beach
Graeme Stevenson, an Australian artist, hosts an » Read More
Death and rebirth
I don’t believe I’m unique among my colleagues in that » Read More
The creative process: “At Least the Reception is Good”
I often speak of the importance of having » 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