First published on ezine.com on May 31, 2011 I was recently talking to a friend of mine that is a creativity coach. Our conversation eventually went to what it means to me as an artist to create. She posed the question, “How do you feel when you paint?” We have had conversations about this before as have a… Continue Reading
First published on ezine.com on July 12, 2011 The progress of an artist is a continual self- sacrifice, a continual extinction of personality. – by Eliot, T. S.. Know what you do well. Know what inspires you. Know that small changes in your habits make small changes in your art. Know that big changes make bigger changes.… Continue Reading
I have been busy lately packing to move. That is why I haven’t been able to continue painting my 60 paintings. I am thinking about continuing to add to the 60 paintings for $100., but it will be sporadic and it will be mostly from Europe which will mean waiting to get your painting. I… Continue Reading
First published on ezine.com on May 17, 2011 Today I spent most of the day running errands and taking care of business. I didn’t get any painting done. Tomorrow I will be in the studio painting and hopefully getting a lot done. “They” say that being an artist is 50% taking care of business and 50% actually… Continue Reading
Today is a day of reflection and thanksgiving. As I get ready to go to my daughter’s today, I am so very thankful for my wonderful family. I am thankful for a wonderful year I have had with my career and the great artist friends and new friends that I have met this year. And,… Continue Reading
Featured Painting: Idaho Farm 11″x14″ oil I was talking to a friend today when we got on the subject of how difficult it is to be objective about your own paintings. Especially, I think when we are new to painting. Both of us had talked about our paintings from five years ago or so. At… Continue Reading
Recently I posted a workshop video on facebook. The first comment I received was something like, “Do you really think this helps. I think we need to pay our dues.” My first thought was that this was an individual who thinks he is self-taught and wears it as a badge of pride. He may think… Continue Reading
I recently had a friend on Facebook suggest to me that I tell you my story. I promise not to make it too long. Really! As with a lot of artists especially my generation, I didn’t pursue art as a career even though it was really the only thing that I wanted to do since… Continue Reading