Slowly but surely I’ve been getting my work space more organized. Recently I made a file organizer for various projects and tasks. I wanted to use some of the supplies I already had around the house so opted to sew my own (plus I enjoy making things so this...
Nov302016
Getting Organized
Nov162016
Dragon Maquette
I’ve been working on a dragon picture and it was suggested I create a maquette to help me figure out the anatomy. Sculpt a dragon? Sounds like a lovely idea to me! I thought I’d share some of the progress shots in an effort to assess what I did,...
Nov22016
Convention Packing
When at a convention, there’s a lot of standing, walking, and carrying of heavy things followed by achy muscles. One bit of gear I wish I had remembered to bring to the last convention was this a tennis ball. I find it to be a great portable back massage...
Oct262016
Solo Show at Chilkoot
Starting November 4th, for the month of November a selection of my art will be shown at Chilkoot Café and Cyclery. Artist Reception: Friday November 4, 2016 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Hosted by Chilkoot Café & Cyclery 826 4th Street South Stillwater, MN 55082 Join me for art and...
Oct52016
New Art! Water Elemental
I’m excited to finally release this image online with its companions! This piece is fourth in my series pairing each of the elementals with an instrument. Here the Water Elemental is paired with a harp or lyre. All 4 elements are available individually as limited edition prints. You can...
Sep292016
Studying a Masterwork
Doing a study of a masterwork can be a great way to learn. I have been in awe of the handling of color and value of many of the paintings on display at The Museum of Russian Art in Minneapolis, MN so was thrilled to receive permission to do...
Sep212016
Prioritizing
Do you feel overwhelmed by your to-do list? I came up against this again recently and my usual skills weren’t helping me much this time around. Through a class, someone introduced me to a time management tool. They attributed it to Stephen Covey and his Time Management Matrix (just...
Sep142016
Special Presentation: Papers
Lunch and Learn: Papers Overwhelmed by the many available paper options? Uncertain about pH Neutral, acid free, buffered, and “archival”? During this Lunch and Learn you’ll learn about some of the different papers we use in creating our art and the many choices we have. You’ll get some answers...
Sep72016
Flying Turtles Process
I’m not quite sure where it came from. The idea arrived, and delighted me with its silliness. I pretty much followed my usual process on this one: drawing, reference, value studies, color studies, paint. Line Drawing and Value Studies This time I drew on tracing paper and did minimal values with the...
Aug32016
Losing Steam, Regaining Momentum
The piece is almost done. It just needs that something more to finish it up but I’m losing steam. Here are a few things that have helped me reinvigorate myself to finish a project. Try and go back mentally and emotionally to that initial seed idea, or nugget that...