The Art of Practice – Tip #10

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

A Visit to Murphy’s House

We’ve all heard about Murphy’s Law — the one that says that if anything can go wrong, it will, and that’s about … More

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

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

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

Practice. Exercises. Studies. These are all words and concepts I’m familiar with as a pianist, and I’ve found they have … More

I’m happy to post this painting. It’s one I finished recently, and if we’re friends on Facebook you’ve already seen … More

Anyone who was around in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s is very familiar with Alfred E. Neuman of Mad Magazine … More

We all know the importance of practicing…but, what shall we practice? That’s always a question, and it’s often answered with … More

I’ve always loved reading stories about art sleuths. You know, those dedicated individuals who track down stolen paintings or other … More