Dealing with disappointment is one of the toughest lessons most of us have to learn. It seems to me that artists have an especially difficult time because of the intensely personal nature of what we do. Our artwork is part of us. Artistic disappointments come in all shapes and sizes. …
Drawing with colored pencils can grow tedious, especially if they’re your business. Learn how to put the fun back into colored pencils.
Don’t have enough time for art? Or maybe enough time to do art right, the way it should be done? Tips to help you find the time in unexpected places.
This week, I’d like to address two common colored pencil problems. Most of us deal with them at some point in our work with colored pencil. My guess is that they are constant struggles for some of us. But problems need solutions. So I’m going to share some of the …
Have you ever looked at the work of another artist and thought, “Man! I wish I could ask them a couple of questions”? I’m sure you have because I have and I’m just not all that unique. We all see the work of people who are doing what we want …
Life rarely proceeds without interruption from beginning to end. For the vast majority of us, there comes a time when we have to change course in life. Changing course in life as an artist is almost as certain, in fact, as death and taxes. I’ve been an oil painter for …
Under the weather? Looking for something to do during down time? The fact that you’re reading this indicates you do at least one thing I do–surf the web.
Creative stillness is usually the worst thing that can befall an artist. I’ve been living with creative stillness for many months and have learned from it.
