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Indulging in the Creative Process​
It’s all about the process and not the end result. 2017 was an experimental year for me. I...
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Marketing is Such a Dirty Word
Over the last 7 years of being an artist, I’ve heard and said many comments, concerns and judgments...
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Paint Masses Not Grasses!
Perhaps one of the more perplexing problems for new and developing landscape artists is how to effectively depict...
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So You Want To Create A Plein Air Event
Plein Air Artists and Plein Air Associations are frequently approached by organizations and communities for advice on developing...
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Remembering William Whitaker OPAM March 5, 1943 – March 6, 2018
From birth to his final days, William Whitaker lived and breathed art. His art and his imprint in...
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How On Earth Did I Get Interviewed by the New York Times? Here’s the Back Story.
After many years of selling through a local fine art gallery, sudden reality hit hard. The gallery closed...
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Miscellaneous Thoughts in 2018
This is an exciting time! It seems like more people are spending money again. There are more artists...
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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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8 SECONDS
Pin this on your wall. It’s your license to learn. I’m giving you permission…right now… to slow down....
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Finding the Key for Creating a Series
A few months ago, pressure to create enough work for an upcoming solo show and several group shows...
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