Signatures
Signing a piece is a gesture of approval and an acknowledgement of finishing. It’s important. A good signature can enhance a painting and a bad …
Sfumato
Just a little bit of art history for the day…I think it’s so fascinating to think about how it is that we’ve come to approach …
Edges – How I Finish Canvas Edges
Edges are big, maybe huge in painting. But let’s talk about the edges of a canvas rather than the edges within a piece! I’ve gone …
Ok, so….
I got divorced last year. I write this because I committed myself to be more committed to this blog and with that, for better or …
Beauty and the Golden Section
As artists and just simply humans, we strive for balance and equilibrium. One of the principles of design that I find particularly fascinating is the …
Scaling a Sketch
ShowMe Here is a nifty program for Ipad; “ShowMe”. I did a quick little demo on how to scale a sketch without a ruler or …
Deepening Commitments
Snow and ice are good things. I’ve been cloistered in my place for the last couple days. I did venture out briefly with my car, …
Home Town Inspiration
Finding inspiration and beauty can be as simple as glancing out your window, a short stroll down the block or a peek around a corner. …
Recess! Then What?
I’m taking a couple weeks off from my usual painting theme of landscape. I’m playing with some new subject matter and want to explore and …
Ready to Sell, Ready to Give
I received a delightful lesson last week in selling art. First and foremost you have to have the work. Seems very obvious, but as artists, …