I am happy to announce that my series of Painterly 2-Minute Tips is now airing on Chabot College TV, Comcast 28, in the East Bay. It is also available on Roku, with the Chabot TV Plus app, Fire, and Apple … Read More
Want to explore a new subject but not sure where to go with it? Try painting several… simultaneously! For this series I explored overhead shots, conversational shots, crowd shots and everything in between! It may seem like I’m painting … Read More
I’m so honored to report that an episode of my Painterly 2-Minute Tips: Paint Over It, has been nominated for a WAVE (Western Access Video Excellence) Award! This nomination is so validating and proves that anything is … Read More
I don’t know about you but I get side-tracked. Distracted by the shiny. Taken on a journey by a color passage, or a song on my head. Or the buzz of my phone, or whatever… That’s why it … Read More
It’s easy to paint when you are inspired. OK, it may not be easy to paint but it’s easy to approach the easel. But what about when you are sad, angry, frustrated, grieving, or whatever… That’s when I do a … Read More
Here’s this week’s Painterly 2-Minute Tip Session: The Importance of Value Studies Video Transcript: One of my most influential instructors, Michael Linstrom, had us create 50 value studies. Yep, 50! Even though he was a colorist through and through, he … Read More
Today’s 2-Minute Tip Session is on Basic Brush Shapes What brush you use is truly a personal preference. Here are 6 basic brush shapes and suggested uses for each shape: Flat: Great for spreading paint and cutting … Read More
Check out the latest 2-Minute Tip Video: Creating small works with big brushes and even bigger personality! Transcript From Video: For this series of studies, I selected six, 2” x 4” linen panels. Sometimes I use oils but this time … Read More
Why on earth would you need to know the anatomy of a paintbrush? Well it comes in handy when you are listening to other artists share their experiences, and it helps to know the body parts when you order brushes … Read More
There’s a time to paint and there’s a time to think about what’s next. These are ways I evaluate my work in progress: For the latest tips and lessons, please be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel. And don’t … Read More
Sometimes, things just don’t work out as planned. The composition might be bad, or mercury is in retrograde and just won’t move, or you just fall out of love with the painting. Whatever the reason, it’s time to move on. … Read More
Sometimes my inner critic tries to hang out in the studio. Over the years, I’ve found ways to ditch him or her and I thought I’d share them with you. While I was taping this segment, I got a little … Read More
Today we are going to explore sponge brush painting. No not the typical stippling of paint for trees and foliage. I’m talking about using sponge brushes on subjects that would make you twitch a little…say a portrait. Here are things … Read More
Today’s Painterly 2-Minute Tip…well actually there are 10 of them! Here are 10 ways to jump-start your creativity when you get into a creative funk: For the latest tips and lessons, please be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel. … Read More
Today’s Painterly 2-Minute Tip: Over the years, I’ve learned to keep my creative time sacred. Otherwise, I let life get in the way of my creativity. Here are tips to stay productive: For the latest tips and lessons, please be … Read More
Today’s Painterly Two-Minute Tip: Do you paint smallish works? Are you short on storage space? Here’s an inexpensive and safe way to store and stack your work while it is drying. SUPPLY RESOURCES Note: As an Amazon Associate, I may … Read More
Looking for quick painting tips and inspiration? Every Tuesday, I’ll air a segment of 2-Miniute Tips. Here’s the pilot episode on cleaning brushes without using solvents. Enjoy~ For the latest tips and lessons, please be sure to subscribe to my … Read More