“I Want Something”

It’s a great feeling to be wanted, isn’t it… especially when it comes to art. I’ll admit to feeling quite … More

Imaginary Places

This is why I love gansai. It’s so much fun to play with. Even when I have nothing in mind, … More

One of the most exciting — and sometimes frustrating — facts about art is that there’s always something new to … More

I recently wrapped up my 10-week summer drawing course, and I’ll admit to cutting class on one day near the … More

As summer draws to a close, I’m nearing the end of my summer drawing project — following along with a … More

I have very mixed feelings about plein air painting. I love the idea of it. It sounds so … well, artsy. … More

When I recently shared a photo of my messy, flooded studio, I had an unfinished oil painting on the easel. … More

Do you remember that lakeshore painting I recently completed? Probably not, so here it is again: It was done for … More

As you know, I recently went on a lovely field trip to a botanical garden as part of an art … More

Overall, I think the lesson I’ve learned recently about being able to fix mistakes in art has been a valuable … More

Art is a very personal thing. We all know this, of course. Even though I may not consciously be thinking … More

I’ve learned a lot about art over the last 6 years. That’s how long it’s been, you see, since I … More

This might look like a painting, or at least, an attempt at a painting. It’s not. It’s merely another quick … More

This project was interesting. It’s part of my 100-Day Creative Challenge in learning to add mood and atmosphere to my … More

Now that I’m an official nature journalist — official by my own declaration — I’m loving my time outdoors more than … More

I’ll start right off by saying that I like this painting. It’s nothing more than a very quick painting study … More

I love rain, especially in the spring. I love the sound of the thunder, I love the sky-shattering flashes of … More

I love meteorology — which has nothing to do with meteors. It is, as we all know, the science of … More

Soon after I began learning to draw, I discovered online art tutorials. Not long afterward, I learned that some tutorials are … More

Never compare yourself as an artist to anyone else. Have you heard that advice before? Sure, you have, and sure … More