A Challenge to Myself

Many years ago I heard a motivational speech about overcoming our weaknesses. It’s not enough, the speaker advised, to simply … More

Drawing Through

I learned something today. Of course, I try to learn something every day, and usually I do come across at … More

In the summer of 2021 I downloaded an art instruction book by Barrington Barber — Learn to Draw: 10-Week Course … More

I’m old enough to remember “The Shadow” radio program. Although it began in 1937, a bit before my time, it … More

Being a life-long learner, I seem to naturally move with the rhythms of the school year. My excitement peaks each … More

In learning art, we hear over and over again about how important it is that we LOOK at what we’re … More

If you’re old like me, you’ll remember this Bob Dylan classic. “It Ain’t Me, Babe” is said to be one … More

Many times I’ve said that creativity is “making a mess” — but that’s only part of it. The rest of … More

A little over a year ago — March 2021 — I shared a sketch I’d made while following a demonstration … More

As I browsed through the various workshops offered during this year’s “Sketchbook Revival”, one in particular caught my attention. It … More

I buy a lot of art supplies. Some I purchase because I really need them. Others I buy because I … More

I’ve always had a fascination about influences. I love reading, for instance, that Mary Cassatt was influenced by Japanese woodblock printing, … More

“Art Days” with grandsons Madox and Carsen are always fun times around our house. Our most recent Art Day involved … More

Because I had a very limited acquaintance with art as a child, I grew up with a lot of misconceptions, … More

From the time I first began oil painting, I’ve been aware of how very different art looks up close as … More

When I began my current project — Rocky Falls — I first made several small “value sketches” designed to help … More

A few days ago I picked up Keys to Drawing — my current favorite “how to draw” book — and … More

I like lists. Some people do, others don’t, and I’m one of those people who is always making one list … More

Got your phone? You probably have it in your hand, right? And it probably has a “timer” feature included with … More

Throughout much of my adult life, I’ve had a recurring dream. I see myself at an airport, and I’m trying … More