Pancakes
I am not a weepy person. I think the years have coated me a bit in a tough, cynical shell, but sometimes I come across a painting that breaks through my armor, reminds me of why I became an artist and makes me want to run to my easel. My ideas suddenly bigger than I...The Shape of Things
Composing simple shapes in a painting is one of the most important things you can do compositionally. And the hardest…… Having variety in shapes leads to a more interesting painting and to a more sophisticated-looking design. Here is a painting I did a while ago…...Recent Posts
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Grey is Not a Color Part 2
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Power of Pastel with Christine Swann
Christine is included in this Master Series learning event at Sweetwater Center for the Arts. Learn directly from local artists in these workshops ...»>
Chiller Theater
Warning- if you have an aversion to horror films or are a very tidy artist, you may want to look away...»>
Crazy Quilt
“It is not our job to remain whole. We came to lose our leaves Like the trees, and be born again, Drawing up from the great roots.” ~ Robert Bly I found myself complaining recently that I was feeling quite scattered. …»>