Putting Art in Context

When I discovered the tonalist art movement and decided to study it further, I had no idea what lay ahead. I … More

A New Appreciation for Abstract Art

In the past I’ve had a somewhat complicated relationship with abstract art. To understand that relationship, I think it’s important … More

I’ll admit to feeling a little silly scanning this image into my computer. It is, as the title says, a … More

I’ve been fortunate in having received little criticism of my art. That is, of course, because I’ve had little exposure as … More

I tend to take quotes with a bit of skepticism, especially online quotes. Sometimes they are correctly attributed; at other … More

2021. My year of EXPLORATION. I love this theme, especially as it applies to art because exploration is a process combining old … More

There’s something about a “first” that always catches our attention, I think. At some level, I believe we’re always looking … More

With the Christmas holiday behind us, I hurried down to my art studio on Saturday morning, ready to make a … More

First, no, I’ve never read that book, and you probaably know which one I’m talking about. Now, with that said, let’s … More

Although it may seem a simple concept, l’art pour l’art — art for art’s sake — is actually a serious topic … More

Billy Joel’s Just the Way You Are is a favorite — both to listen and to play. Back in the 1980s … More

I’ll admit to having always had a bit of a fascination with forgeries. I’ve felt the same way about impersonators, too, and … More

Today I’m sharing the seventh painting in my series of 3 x 5 “Index Card” landscapes. It’s part of my … More

Have you ever played with Wordle? I first discovered Wordle years ago. and I’ve had a lot of fun playing … More

Here is another — Day 4 — of my index card paintings for the month. I’m calling this one “Awareness” … More

I’m getting back to my studio now, spending a little time here each morning, and I’m looking forward to creating … More

I love board games of all sorts, but my absolute favorite is Masterpiece. I’m not sure if I’ve ever mentioned … More

Much of what I’ve done with art recently has involved the principle of contrast. This is a key principle in design, … More

I always enjoy learning new things, especially things involving art, and especially things involving other cultures. Put them together and … More

As part of my art journaling this month, I’m exploring the concept of new dimensions. That’s the theme that ties … More