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Working Through Creative Blocks and Growth as an Artist
At various times in my life, I’ve struggled with artist’s block…those times when your spirit wants to paint,...
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Successful Air Travel With Minimal Art Supplies
Fear of how to fly with art supplies, especially internationally, can prevent artists from enjoying the joy of...
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The 2017 National OPA Convention in Cincinnati
Why Every OPA Artist Should Attend This Event If I may borrow from actor George Takei: “Oh My!”...
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Failure and the Power of Believing.
Failure; This is a word that makes people cringe and we all try to avoid the dreaded act....
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Epiphany: on Music and Breaking the 'Rules'​
I am a professional artist, but what some people don’t know about me is that I've played piano...
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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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