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Creating “The Letter”
It’s a letter, but not just any letter, this one is from someone not heard from in years. With surprise, wonder, anticipation, excitement, and some anxiety the letter is opened. What does it say? It’s...
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The Academy Tradition
Some of the best work being created in figurative painting today is the result of an intensive, systematic, well-planned course of study that could be defined as “academic”. (Click images to enlarge)...
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Creating “Family Roots”
The color study for this painting was done several years ago, and the final painting was birthed a year later. I like to let the studies percolate on my mind for a while before committing to a larger...
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Concept determines everything
I am pleased to share with you an important article I wrote for the Plein Air Today Newsletter. When beginning a painting, we often neglect the most important consideration, “What do I want to...
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Creating “The Culvert”
It was a very difficult painting to pull off because what was envisioned represented something totally different from the photo reference. In this video I reveal the concept, and the creation of “The...
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Dawson Dawson-Watson
Have you heard of artist Dawson Dawson-Watson? I sure hadn’t until I was paging through a catalog of paintings from the Pfeil Collection titled, “Masterworks of American Impressionism.” His painting,...
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Color frustrations addressed
The subject of color is the cause of much frustration in young artists. Understanding the qualities of color, how to use the color wheel, how to select a palette of colors, how to mix those colors, and...
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Judging art shows
It’s always a great honor to be asked to jury an art show. Implied within the request is an acknowledgment that the invited juror actually knows enough about art to be a worthy judge. I’ve judged lots...
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Creative process: “Haven’t seen you in a while”
I lived in California from 1968-1972. As an Air Force Information officer stationed in El Segundo, I loved the weather but did not really appreciate the beauty of the state as much as I do now. My art...
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He’s Not Here
He has risen, He’s not here!!!! He has risen (Luke 24:1-7) Isaiah 53 – 1 Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a tender...
View ArticleReviewing the KraftGeek Inspire Easel
KraftGeek sent me one of their new Inspire Easels, requesting that I review it for them. I am pleased and honored to do so. KraftGeek offers a variety of equipment catering to musicians, artists, and a...
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Encroaching development
It’s with sadness, melancholy, and a tinge of excitement that the 50 acres of farmland behind our property is being transformed into a 160-home, 55+ community. When my wife and I built our house back...
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