Balancing Acts

Like most kids back in the late 50’s and early 60’s, I loved the circus. Among my favorite films, I … More

Warming Up

Spring is here! It officially arrived about a week ago, and I’m more than ready for warmer days. During the … More

Another day, another quick study as I continue learning about mood and atmosphere in landscape oil painting. Although this is … More

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you already know about my little “infatuation” with Denman Ross and … More

You’ve already seen this scene a couple times before, once when I used it for a high-key study, and once … More

How many time have you heard that “things will get worse before they get better”…? Many times it’s quite true, … More

I just finished a “quick study” a short time ago. I know… you’ve been seeing a lot of “quick studies” … More

Recently I mentioned the connections between art and philosophy — a branch of study referred to as aesthetics. On this point, … More

Yesterday, I presented a “High-Key” study — a lake scene done using the lightest values from our traditional value scale. … More

I’ll start right off by saying that I’m not sure I really understand what I’m doing here. Of course, there … More

Here’s a recent sketch I did, following along with artist Ashley Bane Hurst during an episode of Gettin’ Sketchy. You can … More

Sometimes I wish I were a real, true artist. I’m not, and I never will be. I do call myself “an … More

I’m going to start this post — as I so often do — far afield from the world of art. … More

Today’s practice painting — a quick oil on canvas paper — is a definite departure from my usual landscape style. … More

I write this post in a hopeful spirit. As I look toward the future, I want my landscape art to … More

Don’t say I didn’t warn you. I told you yesterday that I’d be writing more about value, so here I … More

A mile doesn’t seem like much when it comes to traveling these days, I suppose. We live in a time … More

I’ll be honest. My brain is fried. After learning about Kelvin measurements, light temperatures and principles of inversions between lights … More

Over the last year, you’ve probably had your body temperature taken more than once. Temperature checks have become standard practice … More

People make mistakes. I certainly do, especially when it comes to art. As I’m learning about drawing and painting, I … More