I’m Lost!

This is one of those days in the art studio. Maybe you know what I’m talking about. One of those … More

I’ve Had Enough Pears

Hallelujah! That’s probably what you’re saying as I show this last “Pear Study” — this one done with Daler-Rowney Oil … More

Re-Discovering Oil Pastels

In the weeks before I stepped away from my art studio, I was spending a lot of time with oil … More

Will This Really Help Me?

Oh, what a beautiful sphere! This “featured image” was created by AI, and it is, indeed, quite lovely. Spheres are … More

Yikes!

Sometimes we make bad drawings. It happens. We don’t intend to, of course, but sometimes bad drawings happen all the … More

Cross Contour Lines Explained: Techniques for Realistic Drawings

One of the most popular posts on Artistcoveries was written in 2019: Developing New Skills – Cross Contour Lines. Now, … More

Prisms and Pyramids

Today’s “block” for my 100-Day Project was this one, and had you asked me what it was I would have … More

I Haven’t Got a Clue!

Today’s been a fun day in the studio, and the result is this drawing: Pear Study #9 – Colored Pencil. … More

What a Journey It’s Been!

I happened to see this little “anniversary card” — “9 years later, and you’re still the best decision I ever … More

Improvisational Art

There is something to be said, I think, for “improvisational art” when we’re learning to draw and paint. To me, … More

AI and Art: Exploring the Creative Intersection

Once upon a time, the concept of “artificial intelligence” seemed a little far-fetched. Computers were mechanical, electronic devices, inanimate objects, … More

All Jacked Up!

I loved playing “Jacks” as a child, and I actually was fairly good at it, if I do say so … More