Rocky Falls: Underpainting

You’ve previously seen my initial “thumbnail” sketches for my current oil painting WIP — work in progress — and you’ve … More

From Afar

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

Rocky Falls: Value Study

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

The Cave in the Rock

In the coming days I’m going to be focusing more on light and shadow in my oil paintings, and that … More

The Worst Art Student in the World!

Sometimes I wish I were a real, true artist. I’m not, and I never will be. I do call myself “an … More

Right Idea — Wrong Execution

I’m going to start this post — as I so often do — far afield from the world of art. … More

Finding Value in Acrylics

I’m never going to be an acrylic artist, but along with toning canvases, I’m finding another good use for all the acrylic paints I have sitting by my easel.

Staying Within the Lines – Not

While I understand the blending technique and managed to create a three-dimensional sphere, I certainly haven’t yet mastered staying within the lines. As a result, my little sphere is a bit lopsided.