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Endless Pursuit
Classical, impressionist, and hyperrealist works are all now considered “traditional” painting. I am a member of this field...
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Higher Levels!
“Do a large piece of smokestacks, Chris!” said David Passalacqua, one of my favorite teachers during my senior...
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Painting as a Conscious Process
I began to paint in 1994 at the age of 41.  There was no preparation or instruction prior...
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Worst Painting Ever
A sketch has charm because of its truth – not because it is unfinished. — Charles Hawthorne A...
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Working Through Creative Blocks and Growth as an Artist: Redux
About five years ago, I wrote this blog for OPA. I’ve been asked to share it again, along...
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Family, Memory and Landscape
This week OPA shares the story of mother and daughter, professional artist duo Dot Courson and Susan Patton....
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Bittersweet
Did you know that OPA has been sharing artists’ blog posts for over ten years?  We have an extensive...
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Two Keys
You’ve spent your life hoping to learn the “secret” to becoming a better artist – while being told...
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Ask Albert
As a sought-after workshop instructor, Albert Handell OPAM is accustomed to answering student’s questions. For this week’s blog,...
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Above and Beyond: Artists as Leaders
If you’re an artist, you’ve probably considered that your work, once it’s “out there” for the world to...
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