I read art books in the hope that I’ll learn something new, or find a new-to-me way of looking at an old tool or idea. I seek out information in an effort to grow as an artist and try to be a more effective instructor. I consider a book...
Feb242017
Book Review: “Hawthorne on Painting”
Dec232015
Miserable Kid and Perfectionism
This kid looks miserable. I don’t know how old I was. Based on that haircut, probably about 8 or 9 years old. My mom, bless her heart, helped me bake the cake and make all the different colors of frosting (By “helped” I mean she most likely did all...
Oct282015
IlluXCon 2015 Wrapup
I definitely want to do this show again. It’s first come first serve for purchasing a table for the evening Showcase so I’ll have to be quick on my feet. Differing Opinions One person commented that the prints of my latest painting didn’t really look like the painting and...
Jul162014
Frustration and Learning
Sometimes I’ll finish a piece and feel like I added a new layer of skill and be excited about the results. Sometimes it’ll feel like I’m pushing a boulder up a hill. There’s a new concept or skill I’ll be trying to grasp and incorporate into the latest picture....