Latest Sunday BLOOM
What a dragonfly taught me about art
I just got back from three days in the wilderness with my daughter, no phone, no notebook, no paintings, following a river up into the Trinity Alps. I didn’t go…
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The 30,0000 foot view
Hi Everyone, It’s no secret that in order to grow we must be willing to try new things, to open ourselves to different and unfamiliar experiences. That is how we become better people. Art is no different – if you want to become a better artist, you must be willing…
Essential Tools Part 2: Gloss Medium
Hi Everyone, With last week’s video blog, I showed you how I use the trowel in my work. I had such an outpouring of feedback from that video that I thought I would show you another one of my favorite tools: gloss medium. This is a great tool for creating…
Essential Tools: The Trowel
Hi Everyone, With much of my work, it seems like I am trying to strike a balance between two opposites: quiet versus bold, strong versus subtle, controlled marks versus those that are more spontaneous. A key part of pulling this off successfully is having the right tools for the job,…
