Drawing Hands in Color Pencil
Hands are a challenging subject. I have painted and drawn them countless times and still learning. It may surprise you to know that I was
Category: How to Articles
I’d like to share with you how to Plan, Prepare, Paint, and Promote! Those four things are the cornerstone of being an artist.
Can You Paint Directly on Raw Canvas?
I am in my studio today, thinking about questions students have asked over the years, the one I want to discuss today, “Can you paint
Is it Okay to Draw With Graphite Under Your Paintings?
Yes and No Use graphite in the preparatory drawing before you paint. However, the amount you use and the paint body may impact whether the
Top 10 Essential Pigments – My Pallet
The Colors You Choose is Personal What colors you choose to put on your pallet will decide the fate of each painting and help you
How to Find Art Call for Entries
Are you an artist looking for a comprehensive list of websites to help you find National (USA) and international call for entries? You are in the right place. A list of some of the websites I use to find some of those shows, grants, art fair calls, etc…
Shipping Art in a Box
Three great boxes to try. Safely ship your art in a sturdy cardboard box. Three stand out boxes are available if you seek a shipping
Portrait Painting Demo
A time-lapse impasto portrait painting demonstration from photo, given to my students at Georgetown University. This 60 minute demo shows my mixing process as well
How to Draw Glass in Charcoal
Glass can be a difficult subject, but with a lot of practice and a good setup, it is a fun illusion to render. In the
Quick Drawing Tip #1
Protect your Work Have you smudged your drawings while you work, or messed up the piece storage? I might be able to help. I recommend
How To Paint Plastic – Timelapse
above are examples of vastly different under-paintings. “There is more than one way to paint a painting.” I find myself saying this to my students