When I visited the M. Graham factory in 2015, I learned some things about how oil paint is made. I also saw some color stability tests they had done comparing their walnut-oil-based colors to those of linseed-oil-based brands. The results … Read More
It’s an honor for me to share that the California Art Club has elected me to its top tier of membership as a Signature Artist. Founded in 1909, the CAC is one of the oldest, largest and most active art organizations … Read More
You’ve probably seen at least a few paintings that were created with just one color. Monochromatic is the fancy term for them. I’ve tried my hand at a few. But I recently wondered: Can I create a painting with just … Read More
My recent post for artists who want to secure art gallery representation brings me to another important question. How should you proceed when a gallery is interested in selling your artwork? The gallery / artist relationship can sometimes be a fairly loose business, based … Read More
I spend quite a bit of time painting outdoors (plein air) because I know how helpful it is to my process. (Read more about the benefits of plein air painting.) Perhaps you’re making an effort to paint outdoors more regularly yourself, … Read More
I’m pleased to share that my painting Road to Nowhere received the Second Place award at the 3rd annual Kern County Plein Air Invitational. I joined 15 other artists for a week of painting throughout Kern County, California. Then we … Read More
There may come a time in the life of an artist when he or she looks at a recent creation and declares with pride, “Hey, someone out there might pay money for this! But, how do I get their attention?” … Read More
I’m pleased to share that the Oil Painters of America has awarded me Signature Membership. I’ve participated in quite a number of their shows over the years and consider it an honor to be selected for this status in their … Read More
Painting is complicated, right? So many concepts to think about at one time. Off the top of my head: composition, perspective, proportion, shape, line quality, contrast, palette colors, color temperature, color saturation, complementary colors, tinting strength, underpainting, brush size, paint … Read More
I’m happy to announce that my painting Too Many Pumpkins is included in the Oil Painters of America Western Regional Exhibition. This year’s show takes place in Scottsdale, Arizona at Marshall Gallery of Fine Art opens with a reception on … Read More