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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Stepping into a bigger studio…
Years ago, I remember moving into a much bigger studio. So big, in fact, I planned on sharing because it was more than I needed and felt too big. However, while getting the space ready, I realized I loved the spaciousness and decided to keep it for myself. That bigger…
Creating Amazing Texture with Paint
I sometimes add materials to my paintings, like paper, to create texture. Today I want to share with you a way you can create amazing texture with just paint. You make this texture with gesso before you start your actual painting. It creates effects that stay with your painting so…
The Secret to a Beautiful Gray
A long time ago, I remembered struggling to make a gray color. Gray often can look flat and dull. I almost gave up, but then my cat, Cisco walked by. He was a beautiful warm gray color, just the gray I was after. So I experimented more with mixing colors…
