This month’s challenge from my Art Inspiration Group was to create an art piece using a set palette. I chose this warm palette as the colors made me happy. (By the way, I can’t think of a better reason to … Read More
Paint like no one is watching! Join us for a fun painting demo via Zoom and hosted by Yosemite Sierra Artists. How would you paint if you had nothing left to lose? FREE, I tell ya, FREE! Shannon Grissom’s … Read More
I recently had the wonderful opportunity to create a painting for patrons Rick and Robin Brown. They wanted a scene from Almaden Quicksilver Park, a favorite park from my childhood. The park holds a special place in my heart, as … Read More
Months of caregiving had left me uninspired. I knew I needed to do something epic to escape my funk. So I challenged myself to do 30 alla prima paintings in 30 days. This was a significant challenge. I only sometimes … Read More
Have you tried painting in oils on paper? Go for it! Oils are typically painted on wood or canvas surfaces. But they also work well on paper. Here’s why I like them: Pros: The surface is relatively inexpensive. Storage is … Read More
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
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
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
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