The Art of Practice – Tip #9

Oh, this is a good tip — one I definitely need! Stop Sooner Move on, or set it aside as … More

The Finer Things in Art

In my on-going quest to paint more realistic trees — meaning trees that actually look like trees — one of … More

I don’t know if I’ve ever told this story before…maybe or maybe not. If I have, just stop reading and … More

On Saturday, I attended my first open studio event sponsored by our Tri-County Art League. These events are held in a … More

Today’s tip is one of the best, I think. ACCEPT RESISTANCE It is not going away, ever. Don’t fight against … More

We’ve all heard the adage that beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. True, indeed, but may I add … More

There is a very long story behind this painting, much too long to recount here. Suffice it to say that … More

There’s a bit of a mixed message lurking within today’s tip, and I’d love to know your thoughts. Here’s the … More

One of the artists whose work I’ve studied recently is Dutch painter, Johannes Vermeer. Little is known of his life, … More

Here’s today’s helpful (I hope) tip in the art of practice: Learn Ignorance Faith-based painting is very fun. Your insufficiency is … More

I hesitate to speak much of truth when it comes to art. There really are no absolutes. We have guidelines to follow … More

I like today’s tip from The Art of Practice. It relates to all I’ve been discovering recently about letting go and letting … More

Recently I purchased a new little “binder pouch” to keep my art supplies a bit more organized. It’s designed to … More

Today’s tip is a simple and effective one. Observe Without Judgment Rendering accurately is overrated. Give yourself a chance before … More

I love painting landscapes in oil, and thankfully, I love learning about the art equally as much. I’m fascinated by … More

One of the most valuable practice exercises I’ve done lately had little to do with actual painting, but a lot to … More

I can fully understand and appreciate today’s practice tip, although I don’t think we should swallow it whole. First, here’s … More

Along with oil painting practice, I’ve been practicing a bit with watercolors, too, using that helpful “What? Me worry?” attitude … More

Recently while working on a few graphite drawing exercises, I came across a sheet of practice instructions I’d never seen … More