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Haddon Hubbard Sundblom
I imagine a good number of us older artists, especially former illustrators like myself, are familiar with the name, Haddon Hubbard Sundblom (1899-1976). There are also, I suspect, a vast number of the...
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“Haven’t Seen You in a While” creative process
It’s difficult to believe that it was October 2012 when my wife and I last visited California. You may read about that visit HERE. I’ll be going again next month as one of the featured speakers at the...
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Color mixing basics
I’ve been writing a monthly article for the PleinAir Today Newsletter for the last several months. The current article is titled Color Mixing for Beginners. I’m not particularly happy with the title...
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George Washington Carver
I began writing this weekly blog on 30 October 2010, and selected George Washington Carver as the subject of that first article. It still remains one of my favorites. I have decided to recycle some of...
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Plein Air Convention 2019
Time for the 2019 Plein Air Convention and Expo in San Francisco is rapidly approaching. Called the Woodstock of outdoor painting, this annual event will be attended by hundreds of fanatical painters...
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He’s Not Here
He has risen! 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 shoot, and like a root...
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“Afternoon Luncheon” creative process
Have you ever had a painting that takes forever to sell? “Afternoon Luncheon” is one of those paintings. The mind wanders…maybe it’s the economy, or income taxes coming due, or “gotta save for the...
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Reminiscing: 2019 Plein Air Convention
It was an honor indeed to be part of the invited faculty, and a featured speaker, at the 2019 Plein Air Convention and Expo held in San Francisco on 24-28 April. (All images courtesy of Streamline...
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Judging art shows
The opening and awards presentation of the Oil Painters of America National Show is underway as I write this. The prestigious show got me thinking about art show judging. OPA has done a very good job...
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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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“Be Still My Soul” named Best of Show
The National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society recently announced the winners of its Spring 2019 Online International competition. (Click images to enlarge) With more than 1150 entries, my painting “Be...
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Dave Santillanes interview
Although Dave Santillanes’ parents were non-artists, he credits them for having the greatest influence upon his life and career. “They provided me with many of the tools necessary to be an artist,” he...
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Overcoming creative slumps
All creative people experience it. It is a fact that one’s creative juices can ebb and flow. It’s not pleasant when they ebb, particularly when you make your living being creative. I’ve experienced a...
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Bill Kund interview – Part 1
When we were racing bicycles as teammates for the Pasadena Athletic Association 50 years ago, little could we imagine that one day we would reconnect as creative professionals. We competed in races in...
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Bill Kund interview – Part 2
Last week, in Part 1 of this interview, you were introduced to Bill Kund, a highly respected, and in demand, photographer…the first photographer I have ever interviewed, by the way. His primary focus...
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My interview with NOAPS
I am thankful and blessed to have recently been awarded “Best of Show” in the 2019 National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society Spring Online International Exhibition. Thank you to awarding judge, William...
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Charlie Hunter interview
It’s difficult for me to put into words the impact Charlie Hunter’s work has on me, maybe that’s what makes it so great. Attempting to explain his work from an analytical point of view leaves one empty...
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“Of the Land” creative process
I’m pleased to report that my painting, “Of the Land”, was accepted into the 28th Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition, hosted by the Illume Gallery of Fine Art in St. George, UT. The...
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Pros and cons of art competitions
It’s very possible that the painting you entered in that last art competition was a real dog. You know, the one that was rejected. But hey, your mom loved it. On the other hand, you may have submitted...
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Cherie Dawn Haas interview
Cherie Dawn Haas is a writer and dancer…and much, much more. She loves all things that involve creativity. She lives with her husband and two sons in Kentucky, where they manage a small vineyard and...
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