Gratitude Moments: Attitude Adjustments
Gratitude Moment: New Growth
Gratitude Moment: Family Gatherings
Gratitude Moment: Enthusiasm
Painterly 2-Minute Tip: Fall Back in Love
Are ya still in love? Are you still excited to go to the studio every day, or are you just not feeling it? I don’t know about you but every once in a while I need an artist date. I’m … Read More
Painterly Two-Minute Tip: They Call it ArtWORK for a Reason!
Did you ever think about the word “work” that is contained in the word “Artwork?” It’s there for a reason. Considerable time and effort go into creating a work of art. I’m a firm believer in practice and study and … Read More
Animated Portraits!
My Heritage.com Deep Nostalgia’s AI technology was meant to animate ancestral portraits. And they do. The animation is cool and strange all at the same time. I find the application worked best when I used it with photos of distant … Read More
Gratitude Moment: Whimsy
Painterly 2-Minute Tip: Radical Trust
Today we are going to talk about radical trust. Most children have it. Left to their own devices, children are creative machines! They draw, paint, sing, sculpt, and create elaborate stories. They come up with creative uses for everyday objects … Read More
Painterly 2-Minute Tip: Self Talk
So what’s your story? What do you say to yourself when you are creating? What do you say to others? Is it kind? Is it limiting? Are you paying attention to yourself? When you are creating it happens in your … Read More
Painterly 2-Minute Tip: Learning From the Old Masters
Taking the time to study and copy an Old Master painting is a great way to sharpen your skills. Many years ago I copied a section of Vermeer’s Girl with the Red Hat. My painting didn’t come out great but … Read More
Painterly 2-Minute Tips: Vision Board/Collage
Today we are going to talk about moveable vision board collages. I’ve completed several vision boards over the years. Each time I do they offer incredible insight. They are a great way to see if your heart is aligned with … Read More
Painterly 2-Minute Tip: Creating With Your Non-Dominant Hand
Have you ever tried writing with your non dominant hand? It’s a great way to connect with your inner child. Try writing a question to yourself with your dominant hand, and answering it with your non-dominant hand. You’ll be surprised … Read More
Painterly 2-Minute Tip: The Power of Doodling
When I first started painting, I was so focused on making something look like something, that I forgot to play. One day, my teacher Michael Linstrom suggested I chill out and doodle. Mike suggested I pick up a pen or … Read More
Painterly 2-Minute Tip: Hardwood Surfaces
Over the next few 2-Minute Tip posts we will explore the pros and cons of painting surfaces. Today we are exploring wood panels. When I first started painting, I created my work exclusively on canvas. Oh, I did some decorative … Read More
Painterly 2-Minute Tip: Studio Lighting
Today we are going to talk about studio lighting. North light is great if you paint from natural light during the day. But what if you paint in the middle of the night or the wee hours of the morning? … Read More