I wish I didn’t have to share this, but I feel I must. It’s my “studio version” of the “Missouri … More
Tag: Making mistakes
Nipping and Dipping
When I began learning to draw, I started with graphite, moved on to charcoal, conte, and then to pen and … More
Do Something, Even If It’s Wrong
Last December I started a new painting. At the time I was reading an oil painting book in which the … More
Nightmare in Phthalo Blue
This particular scene was going to have a river running through it. As you know, I’m not good at rivers. And just as happened with my earlier attempt, a river doesn’t run through this painting either.
If At First…
…I think I spent more time wiping off and scrubbing away paint than I did in actually putting paint on the canvas
The Importance of Making Mistakes
Today’s art project was a disaster. Luckily, I learned early on in my art explorations that making mistakes was an … More