113 Scumbling & glazing
I enjoy painting alla prima and my best paintings are painted in one session with a minimum of adjusting after they dry. However, nearly all paintings...
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114 New book, Digital version
When I published a hardback collection of paintings and woodcuts with Blurb I noticed I could also publish digitally with them (see it here). I hit the but...
115 The art of the sketch
Doing a preliminary sketch is one of the best ways to insure the success of a painting. In the video below I focus on ke...
116 Add Paypal “Buy Now” button
I recently read the book Digital Disruption. The basic premise is that the economy has changed dramatically, which everyone knows, but few realize the positive ...
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117 The unexpected power of Blurb
As I mentioned in an earlier post I recently published a collection of paintings and woodcuts with the on-demand publisher Blurb (see preview below). ...
118 Dubai debut
I was honored to be featured in the art and design section of the May edition of Gulf Connoisseur magazine. Gulf Connoisseur, published in Dubai, is the premier...
119 Studio tour
In my continued effort to leverage digital communication I‘m currently making what I hope will be an entertaining multimedia ...
120 Learning by teaching
I recently finished teaching an illustration course at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. I’ve heard teachers say they learn more than their students....
121 Experimenting with paint
I’ve been experimenting lately with abstract painting. I find it an excellent way to focus on design and color. I think of my abstract painting experience...
122 Working toward the center
In this latest abstract, The Center Will Hold, 24″ x 24″, a large landscape was sitting behind my easel as I painted this new piece. I was shocked b...
123 Reducing costs
When painting with thick paint, when layers can be half an inch thick, it’s important to have access to good quality, inexpensive paint. In a recent post ...
124 Between earth and sky, 40″ x 30″
I painted this large abstract from a small 8″ x 8″ color study I painted with oil sticks from R&F Handmade paints. This was the first ...
125 Scumbling remix
Here is a repost of Scumbling, glazing, and dry brush 3 of 3 which was erroneously tagged with a copyright violation so I had to take it down. This version has ...
126 Loading your own tubes
As mentioned in previous posts I’ve been buying paint in bulk from RGH Artists Oils. With my last order I ordered all pigments in pint jars (473 ml). I li...
127 Painting a small landscape
In this video I paint a small 8″ x 10″ landscape using a purple couch (or layer of medium). I used a colored couch because it imparted the...
128 Finding a style
When we say artists have found a style it means they have arrived at a decision about their artistic expression. Style encompasses technique, composition, and a...