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Dear Harlan,
Buddy is the husband of oil painter, Kathie Odom. His habits include letter-writing, talking about himself in third-person...
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Confessions of an Unartistic Father-In-Law
My son-in-law is Jason Sacran. That simple fact constitutes my one and only real connection to the art...
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Strengthening Depth Using the “Radiating Line”
I think we’re all suckers for one thing or another in painting. That tantalizing scene that we’re drawn...
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Just Do It!
‘Learn technique; have full command to the extent of not being conscious of how it is done. When...
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Interview and Workshop with artist Linda Richichi
Unleash your creative spirit to its fullest potential through Active Meditation/ Doodling I met Linda Richichi at her...
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The Deadline Is Coming. Are You Ready?
The deadline I’m referring to is the last date to enter OPA’s competition for the 27th National Juried...
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Fences and Grasses….
Think of this…..Simple shapes of value, different sizes and edges of various softness between them. Lined up side...
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The Most Important Step to Painting is Drawing
To be a good figure painter you should know how to draw.  My teacher Sergei Bongart would tell students...
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Observing in Airports
Drawing under a little bit of pressure is one of my favorite things. Get the gesture fast because...
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My Experience With A 100 Day Challenge
In April, I decided to sign up for this program called the 100 Day Challenge. At the time...
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