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It Was My Understanding There Would Be No Math…
When I was in high school, I excelled at certain subjects except anything pertaining to math or numbers....
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Drawing Anatomy in the Old Master Tradition
For many years I have been inspired by the dynamic and masterful draughtsmanship of the Old Masters. Artists...
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My Favorite Things
So here is one of my absolute favorite things… my “wine glass holder” ($15.00) from Open Box M...
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The Value Of Value
When teaching, the first thing I like to point out is that PAINTING IS HARD! So after 20...
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Is Representational Art Dead?
A look at representational art today My wife and I flew from our hometown of Denver, Colorado to...
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A Painter's Desiderata
The blank canvas is there as a challenge, not to terrorize you • Paint like a locomotive •...
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Your Art is a Gift
This message is for “art-makers”. In our world today, no justification is needed for cultural activities, performances, museums,...
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2015 Eastern Regional Exhibition Juror Statement
David Hettinger served as the OPA 2015 Eastern Regional Exhibition Juror of Awards. Enjoy his exhibition comments below....
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2015 Salon Show Juror Statement
Calvin Liang served as the OPA 2015 Salon Show Juror of Awards. Enjoy his exhibition comments below. Juror...
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Dear Art Student
Art has long been discouraged as a career choice because parents grew hearing about the “starving artist” label...
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