Here’s a recent sketch I did, following along with artist Ashley Bane Hurst during an episode of Gettin’ Sketchy. You can…
The Worst Art Student in the World!
Sometimes I wish I were a real, true artist. I’m not, and I never will be. I do call myself “an…
Right Idea — Wrong Execution
I’m going to start this post — as I so often do — far afield from the world of art.…
Coasting Along
Yep, folks. I did it. I bought a stack of glazed tiles, poured on a bit of alcohol ink, and…
A Departure in Style
Today’s practice painting — a quick oil on canvas paper — is a definite departure from my usual landscape style.…
The Shape of Things to Come
I write this post in a hopeful spirit. As I look toward the future, I want my landscape art to…
I Guess I Can Draw Birds!
Travel with me back in time… back to the 1980’s… back when I truly couldn’t draw a thing! I loved…
When Art and Outer Space Collide
I’m sitting here in the studio shaking my head in wonderment. My cosmos is revolving — spinning in such a…
How Many Values Do We Really Need?
Don’t say I didn’t warn you. I told you yesterday that I’d be writing more about value, so here I…
The First Mile of the Journey
A mile doesn’t seem like much when it comes to traveling these days, I suppose. We live in a time…
The More You Know
Artistcoveries is, obviously, an art blog, albeit one with an odd-sounding made-up name. I can’t say where it came from.…
This One Was Not So Much Fun
Every time I write about alcohol ink, I say, “Oh, it’s really fun.” Most of the time, it is. My…
Putting the Principles into Practice
I’ll be honest. My brain is fried. After learning about Kelvin measurements, light temperatures and principles of inversions between lights…
No Matter What You Do
Dinner is in the oven — baked cod with lemon and garlic — and while it’s cooking I was scrolling…
Take Your Temperature
Over the last year, you’ve probably had your body temperature taken more than once. Temperature checks have become standard practice…
I Stand Corrected
People make mistakes. I certainly do, especially when it comes to art. As I’m learning about drawing and painting, I…
Putting Art in Context
When I discovered the tonalist art movement and decided to study it further, I had no idea what lay ahead. I…
True Kitchen Art
In the past, I fussed and fretted about doing my art in our kitchen. Sometimes I laughed at it; sometimes…
Why I Love Quick Studies
Lately you’ve seen a number of quick studies I’ve made in oils while working my way through Mood and Atmosphere…
Quick Study in Red and Green
While I’ll be the first to admit that today’s “quick study” — part of my 100-day creative journey — is…
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