When I began my current project — Rocky Falls — I first made several small “value sketches” designed to help … More
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Another Mile of the Journey
Time now for another progress report on my 100-Day Creative Adventure. I like where I am right now as an … More
A Departure in Style
Today’s practice painting — a quick oil on canvas paper — is a definite departure from my usual landscape style. … More
Quick Study in Red and Green
While I’ll be the first to admit that today’s “quick study” — part of my 100-day creative journey — is … More
What’s the Big Idea?
Art instruction books typically begin at the same point — a long list of materials with helpful information about why … More
Charting a Course
People have different ways of getting about, different ways of maneuvering through life, different ways to get where they’re going. … More
May I Have Your Attention, Please?
There is a very long story behind this painting, much too long to recount here. Suffice it to say that … More
Artistic License
Recently I joked about receiving a “license to create” from Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff. I have this sticker posted on … More