95 Thinking outside the frame
PEOPLE OCCASIONALLY REMARK that my paintings have a rhythm they find appealing. When I consider my best paintings I agree with them. The question is; how do you...
Category: sketching
108: The Art of Sketching
IT’S BEEN A WHILE since I’ve made a video but I wanted to share some of the fun I’ve been having lately with sketching. Not only is sketching ...
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...
136 Sketch video for Concert Window event
In preparation for the live demo that will be happening this Wednesday, September 11, at 9 PM EDT I filmed a video of me sketching the preliminary for the paint...
211: The genius of Van Gogh, Part 2
Pen and ink sketch by Vincent Van Gogh In previous entries I noted elements that made Van Gogh’s work different from other painters. Another differen...
326: The Importance of Daily Sketching
–EVERY artist knows the importance of a daily sketchbook. My problem has been that I often don’t have my sketchbook handy when I need it. I recently stumb...
316: James Gurney’s Living Sketchbook
–IMAGINE being invited to your favorite artist’s studio and getting a chance to thumb through his or her sketchbook. That’s how I felt when I p...