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 talk about getting wild with color! Come on, we all have friends that take us places we might not go. How about doing the same with your paint pigments? Recently I chose some … Read More
Today our topic is Virtual Mentors. Who do you hear in your minds ear when you are creating? I hear lots of people. From former teachers to artist friends, I get guidance from them all. I also get guidance from … Read More
For 28 years, I’ve been a die-hard oil painter. I’ve tried acrylics, and though I like that they dry quickly and cleanup is easy, I just didn’t like how they dried darker than they appeared when wet. The color … 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
Aisha comes from the Arabic and means she who lives. She symbolizes life and prosperity. I love that her vibe is kind and knowing. As with the others in my Goddess Gratitude Series, I am holding back the sale … Read More
Princess Sarah is the latest Goddess Series character to emerge. I started her during a Facebook Live Session a few weeks back. Since that time, she’s been 1000 women. Seriously! I had her bursting out of paper, then … Read More
I started her just before the Covid-19 outbreak and she’s been a zillion women along the way. Finally I heard her ask me softly to let her go. And so I did. Her name is Eleos after the Goddess of … Read More
Today’s Painterly 2-Minute Tip: Check the lightfast rating on your pigments. You put a lot of work into your art and you want it to stand the test of time, both for yourself and your collectors. For the latest tips … Read More
I recently wrote this song to convey how I’m dealing/or not… with Covid 19. Here’s the raw version the day I wrote it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Alu8o-c9mbM And here’s the sort of kind of fleshed out version 🙂 I Don’t Want to Feel … Read More
On Saturday, May 9th, I participated in the Madera County Arts Council’s Un-Gala For the Arts. Normally, we hold the Gala at a swanky locale to celebrate all the Madera County Arts Council does for the community and to raise … Read More