There is a new exhibition with the Metropolitan Arts Council in Downtown Greenville starting this weekend. This is my little oil painting, “In the Wings” which is being featured on the show card for “Understudies.” The theme is art as it...
Who wants to paint in Paradise with me? Next year from March 13-20th, 2027 I will be traveling to the country of Dominica in the Caribbean for the most pampered, exclusive and luxurious artist retreat. Lead by yours truly. Why Dominica? Well, it is near where my...
Yay! I have an upcoming pastel workshop in my hometown! I am teaching a 2-day, intensive workshop on pastel. This includes the study of light and how it relates to painting. This means understanding The LAW of light and the Rules. Plus, making friends with Larry the...
I have a new friend. Yes, this is a toilet brush. Ok, before I sound crazy, let me start from the beginning. I have been trying to experiment lately with different textures in backgrounds and around figures in oils. And so I have been using some different cloths,...
I made the worst mistake a painter can make. I tried to paint for a show. Yeah. I was tempted down that path. I thought I had enough time and ambition and it all would come together right before the deadline. I should know better. So the last IAPS convention and...
Now for the Queen of “Purple”. Violet. It is the color you think of for grape popsicles. It is the color of royalty. (whatever that means) And it is a fast friend of yellow since they get along so well. Need something to pop bright and lit? Surround it...
