Spring has Sprung
Are you ready for the time of year when Spring has Sprung? I sure am and will share more shortly. But first, in case you’re new, here’s more information. This is a place where, each week, I share my paintings, process, art history, and inspiration. Whether this is your first or millionth visit here, hiya, […]
Save the Date
Why “Save the Date” gentle reader? Because I’m excited to share that I am having an art gallery opening on Friday, May 27, 2022. Consider this your virtual “save the date” postcard. Here are the details. Artist, Ellen Gamble and I are going to have our work on display starting Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Ellen’s […]
5 tips to a successful artist popup show
Here are 5 tips to a successful artist popup show. I want to share these tips for several reasons. And I promise to share the tips and reasons below. But first, let’s welcome newcomers and share the purpose of this post and blog. Okeedokee? Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select […]
Delightful Details
Whoops! Why delightful details? Well, because you get a glimpse of the back of a painting in today’s blog post. I’ll share more information about this but first, let’s welcome new readers and share the purpose of this post and blog. Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for […]
Nothing to Hide: an Alla Prima Painting
This alla prima painting, entitled Nothing to Hide, seemed like a perfect image as we careen towards Valentine’s Day this week. Why? Well, first there’s a red background in it. Second, there’s a lovely nude model who is sitting confidently. As I painted her, I felt as if she exuded a sense of self awareness […]
Ode to the Turnip: a Favorite Things Painting
How do you feel about turnip? I love turnip so much that I painted this visual “Ode to the Turnip.” Here’s what’s strange about this ode. I love the way turnips look. But, I’m afraid, dear reader, I do not like the way turnip tastes. I have never liked turnip’s taste. In fact, I especially […]
Favorite Things: a painter’s 2020 journey
One of my favorite songs is “Favorite Things” by Julie Andrews in the musical Sound of Music. I love the way her voice and music lilt upwards as she describes her feelings for some of her favorite things. For instance, she loves “Rain drops on roses and whiskers on kittens.” Who wouldn’t love some occasional […]
Inspired by a Master
Throughout history, artists and ateliers have promoted the challenge of painting a Master Copy as a tool for learning. The benefits, including technical and inspirational lessons, are numerous. For instance, the painter can actively focus on the Master artist’s thought process, problem solving and inspiration. I describe my first experience in painting a Master Copy […]
Developing a critical eye
Artists of any medium who develop a critical eye are sure to refine and improve their work. The ability to objectively look at what you are creating and assess it is 1) not for the faint of heart and 2) an essential skill to acquire. Here are a few things I am doing to help […]