Inspiration from Imperfection

In March 2016, soon after I started this blog, I shared a few works by Paul Cezanne, writing about the … More

My First Still Life

In between my painterly practice pieces, where I’m boldly swiping globs of paint on my canvas with gleeful abandon, I’m … More

I enjoy each new issue of Missouri Conservationist, a monthly magazine free to residents of our state. The magazine features articles on … More

Sometimes things in life come together in fascinating ways. That’s what has happened lately for me. I’ve previously mentioned by … More

Never have I had any inclination toward still life painting. I love looking at them, and I marvel at the … More

As I post this completed “potted plant” painting — my first attempt at a still life — I want to … More

When I said, “I guess I have to learn how to draw” four years ago, I didn’t think my efforts … More

Ever since I went hunting the wild beasts of the art world and found myself in the jungle of Fauvism, I’ve … More

Autumn is an awesome season for artists.

Usually when I’m learning a new medium, I take a slow but steady approach, doing my best to get the … More

I recently posted about the importance of finishing what we start. It’s a good rule to follow, not only in … More

I finished my “random art” project: a hand of bananas drawn with colored pencil with a watercolor background. As a … More

Today I’m sharing one of my recent colored pencil drawings. It’s far from perfect, yet I’m pleased with how it … More