Latest Sunday BLOOM
The Difference Between Personal Art and Universal Art
Most of us assume art gets better through technique alone, sharper drawing, mastering the medium, refining the craft. But a conversation with artist Judy Tuwaletstiwa revealed something deeper. The work…
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Stuck? Ask yourself these 2 questions.
As I prepare for my July show, there’s always a period of struggle when I’m figuring out what’s working and what’s not. Here’s a tip that’s helping me now… I ask myself two questions: “What do I like in this painting?” and “Where do I feel most free?” Then I…
Is it time to simplify your art?
Happy Sunday! Something’s come up as I’ve been working on many new paintings in the studio. The work is evolving quickly, but it looks complicated. I’m losing track of what it is I want to show. It reminds me to pause and remember what I was excited about in the…
My favorite finish for my paintings…
Today I want to show you my favorite finish for a painting – cold wax. Watch here… I use cold wax on both acrylic and oil paintings to create a final beautiful surface. It often takes two coats that I then polish to create a river stone finish — it’s…
