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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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John Singer Sargent: Nascent Modernist?
Most painters today think of Sargent as a realist; an artist who was capable of painting extraordinarily life-like...
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An Interview with Kathy Anderson
This article is based on an interview that took place at this year’s National Exhibition and Convention in...
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For the Love of It
I have a deep love for painting, as I’m sure most of you do as well. It is...
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Becoming A Better Realist Painter Through Abstraction
I’ve heard it said by more than a few realist artists that they have no connection to abstract...
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Building Art Communities – Creating Collaborative Circles
I am fascinated by group dynamics and how being a part of a group can lead you to...
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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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