September is Here!

I love September. I always have, and I’m sure I always will. Really, what’s not to love? Although it’s still … More

Artistic Etudes

Over the past few weeks I’ve been thinking a lot about art and music. This was the theme of a … More

I’ll admit, I really didn’t believe I could ever learn to draw. I truly have no artistic talent whatsoever, and … More

“It’s not a competition.” I read those words as I browsed books at Amazon, and with a sigh of relief … More

Nope, I’m not drawing dogs — although our stuffed puppies do make excellent subjects. From time to time I will … More

I’m excited by the drawing work I’ve done over the summer. I’ve learned a lot, and most importantly I’m realizing … More

When I first began learning to draw I believed that drawings should be perfect likenesses of the subject. Anything less … More

I love browsing through art books at Amazon. Actually, I love browsing through art books anywhere I happen to find … More

I have never been good at drawing buildings, and when it comes to painting them, I’m even worse. I struggled … More

Every summer I re-read Treasure Island, and without fail, I begin to hear the call of the sea. As an artist, … More

Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy was based upon his thought that good diplomacy came about when one spoke softly…and carried a … More

The basic principle behind the art of drawing is simple and straightforward. We make lines which become shapes which become … More

Over the last few weeks, I’ve shared ten tips from The Art of Practice — a little flyer I found among my … More

I’m not at all sure I agree with today’s tip — the last in The Art of Practice. For what it’s … More

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

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

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