Some things are meant to be experienced with your own eyes. That should probably go without saying, but in a world where everything is at the tip of our Googling fingers, it's easier said than done. The Google Arts & Culture app even allows you to do virtual tours of many notable museums so hey, … Continue reading Why You Should Always See Art In Person
Creating art isn't always very environmentally friendly. Some mediums like oil paint, for example, require special disposal procedures in addition to being made with potentially toxic substances like cadmium. There can be a lot of waste produced in the process of creating art, and premium papers aren't always available in recycled versions. Thankfully, many art … Continue reading Being a Greener Artist – Part 1
It's not a new practice for artists to draw their idols. The staggering amount of fan art found on the internet is a clear indication of that. We seem to have a fascination with recreating the image of someone who inspires us. Why would we do that when a photo would suffice? I'm not sure … Continue reading Drawing Our Idols
If you're like me, at some point during your latest work in progress, you hit the dreaded “ugly phase”. For those of you that are not familiar, this is the point at which in you step back from your work and with a gasp of horror, realize that your work is looking like either a … Continue reading Getting Past the Ugly Phase
Hey Everybody! In an effort to give you more insight on my process as an artist, I've decided to add a new section to my blog this year. I'm going to share with you in progress shots of my work and the trails and tribulations that sometimes go along with projects I take on. To … Continue reading Cabo Wedding Painting Process
Hey Everyone, A few months ago I entered a portrait show with my acrylic piece "Audrey" with the intention of donating a large portion of my proceeds from the sale of the original and prints to the Canadian Cancer Society. It was part of my personal goal this year to do a piece that would … Continue reading Audrey Proceeds Donated to Charity
