This art blog began as an exercise in accountability in 2005. I planned to document my renewed commitment to get back into art-making after a decade-long hiatus.
Artists Stealing from Artists An artist I admire has recently been copied by another artist, with no attribution. The copied work is for sale, presented
What is a Collagraph? A collagraph is a type of printmaking, traditionally made from a collaged printmaking plate. If you’ve wondered how to make a
This weekend, May 7&8 I’ll be at the Sierra Madre Art Fair from 9:30-6:00 on Saturday and 9:30-5:00 on Sunday. If you’re in the area, stop
I’m back from a weekend of selling watercolors and printmaking at the Artwalk in San Diego’s Little Italy. I’ve posted photos below from Beech & India Streets;
Printmaking in small editions is a lower price-point than one of a kind paintings, so little prints are often the first original art a budding
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve got a foxy watercolor in this lovely exhibit – Outfoxed, at True North Gallery in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, opening this
Showing Your Art to the Public When you make art for the simple joy of creating – there’s incorruptible magic in the act. It’s fueled by your own
A New Monotype Tutorial I’ve posted another monotype tutorial video on my youtube channel. This one is perfect if you don’t have a press, or
Surfing the internet entices surreptitious visits to other artists’ studios. The subject of each artists’ work varies; we’ve all seen magnificently executed art featuring everything from a
Improving Lackluster Watercolors by Adding Pastel This art began its life as a lackluster watercolor. When I was almost finished, I knew it was overcooked. You know
Printmaking without a Press? The process for this trace monotype (above) was filmed for the second printmaking tutorial in a series of three posted on
Trace Monotype Printmaking This post shows a sample of trace monotype printmaking – also known as drawing transfer monotype printing. I’ve been writing about and
Trace Monotype Print In the last post, I mentioned that I’m working on a new printmaking demo video of a trace monotype. The trace monotype print demo
There’s a wonderful little video (see below) about the details in creating Marimekko fabrics, and it follows the process from the concept drawing, to the fabric being
With only 26 days till Spring (and that means Spring Art Festivals & exhibit opportunities in regional shows) here are some inspiring watercolor tutorial videos
I published a newsletter with dates for upcoming Spring art festivals that includes a coupon code for 20% off in my Etsy Shop, so be sure to check
YouTube Gear for Video Tutorials by Artists After a presentation to the Angeles Crest Art Guild on the benefits of a YouTube channel for Artists,
I went to the Getty Museum with a pile of friends last week (see photos below). Have you been there? According to my fitbit wrist
This little monotype was printed from a sheet of mylar (see process photo below). Water-soluble pencils were used to begin the portrait on mylar,
I spent a few days this week hanging art, and unpacking the last parts of my studio that have been in boxes since moving from
What are your Artist Goals? It’s time to review last year, and make a plan for the upcoming year! Let’s review what’s behind us, and
I raise my cup of coffee towards you & the ocean as the sun shyly peeks rays over the hills behind me this morning. Standing next
Art Supply Gift Ideas for Beginning Artists Many of my friends and family are new at art, or they’ve *never* done art at all. But
This is the third post in a series of gift books for artists in your life (or your own art library). [The first two posts can
I mentioned in the last post that I’m featuring a few little art-gift guides to help non-artist folks select goodies for their artist friends, or
Hi everyone! How was your Thanksgiving? Did you indulge at the dinner table, catch up with friends & family, and take a little time to make
Adding Colored Pencil to Watercolor Paintings I’ve posted a new watercolor & colored pencil tutorial on my youtube channel. The watercolor painting still life floral
Here’s a video you can watch, or just listen to while you’re working on something else… Richard Ormond is the former Director of London’s National Maritime Museum
Watercolor Painting Tutorial Video I’ve got a new video tutorial up on my youtube channel, with the painting above in process. If you’re new here,
