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My Favorite Thing – An Oversized Palette Table
My favorite thing is an oversize palette table that sits in front of my studio easel. It is...
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The OTHER Artistic ‘Perspective’
Becoming more self-aware (a requirement for clarifying our artistic vision) often results in a curious irony. Going inward...
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The Art of Reverse Engineering
OR Three Ways to Reverse Engineer Art You Love Pablo Picasso is famous for saying, “Good artists copy,...
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A Hardy Breed that Braves Challenging Weather
In mid-March for the past three years, I have taken a painting trip to Vermont to paint en...
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Focused Practice / Practicing with Intent
In order to hone our craft as artists, we all know the value of practicing. However it’s apparent...
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TRAVELS WITH A WORKSHOPAHOLIC: FOUR DAYS WITH DENNIS PERRIN
A prolific painter and inspiring teacher, Dennis Perrin is a transplanted southerner living and working in an idyllic...
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An Interview With Master Ned Mueller
Ned is a designated “Master with both the Oil Painters of America and The American Impressionist Society,” and...
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THE TRICKY BUSINESS OF ART
I’ve been an artist since I was a child. I never knew how not to do it, but...
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“KWAK AND LUG”
The first artist (let’s call him ‘Kwak’) faced the first dilemma: “How do I price my work?” Kwak...
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How is Art Like Surfing?
Have you ever witnessed a popular surfing spot? It makes a great object lesson. Surfers paddle two or...
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