Recently, I was asked to write about a painting that influenced me artistically...

What we have done so far is break it down into values and shapes. At this point, we can start assigning color to those shapes.

Starting off with a good Gestalt is key to making a good painting. To determine the Gestalt, you may need to abstract the design down to the

There's a whole new world that opens up when the sun sets. Night changes the values and colors of the landscape; everything becomes low-key,

We've all been "lifed" on. You know the feeling; your going along, living life, when suddenly big drama after big drama occurs...

Setting goals may not be what you think of when you have time to paint! But, it's important if you want to jump from hobbyist to artist....

Every medium has its strength and weaknesses. If you have experimented with different mediums (most of us do and accumulate closets full of

Nature doesn't always give you the perfect view. Sometimes you have to improve upon it by playing with the color or the light to juice it...

A great thing about being an artist is that your do not have to faithfully reproduce a photo in your painting. Instead, you can improve upon

It's hard to see mistakes with the same eyes that made them. We all make mistakes, but not all of us are wise enough to catch them....

When you become a Value Ninja you start to see small changes in darks and lights that captivate you, and make you want to concentrate on...

Creativity flows through all people in equal measure. You do not have to deserve it, or do anything special to get it, just be open...

"Knowledge precedes execution." -Edgar Payne How visual learners learn...

Skill building for artists means building your ability to discern subtle nuances of color and value. Being able to see into inky shadows...

Unless you were born in the 80's or later you didn't grow up online, and probably cast a wary eye at anything technological. Being a late...

By this time, we are all feeling the effects of the quarantine and being trapped indoors. But for folks like me, who HAVE TO be outside...

What happens when you overwork a painting is the freshness and life that was in it in the first 45 minutes has been deadened and dulled...

Almost every painting I make is inspired by an artist's date. Some obviously like this one. Others not so obviously.

On Tuesday, St. Patrick's Day for all of us fine Irish folk, every cultural institution in our country shut down in accordance with CDC...

art is a healing, soothing balm in troubled times. You are probably stuck at home reading this, and have art materials available...