About Art
I Love Painting in All Mediums
I have a profound love for painting in all mediums, as each one offers a unique way to express my creativity. Whether it’s the smooth texture of oil paints, the vibrant colors of acrylics, or the delicate nature of watercolors, I find joy...
Finding Inspiration for a Painting
Finding inspiration for a painting is a journey that I cherish deeply. I often draw from my surroundings, whether it’s a walk in nature, a bustling city street, or a quiet moment at home. I keep a sketchbook handy to jot down ideas,...
Love of Colorful Art
My love for colorful art is a vibrant expression of my personality and emotions. I am drawn to bold hues and dynamic compositions that evoke joy and energy. When I paint, I often find myself reaching for colors that resonate with my mood,...
Painting Nudes
Every artist takes a stab at painting nudes, so why should I be different? Painting nudes is an intimate exploration of the human form that I approach with both respect and admiration. I appreciate the beauty and complexity of the body,...
Capturing Fantasy on Canvas
When I set out to capture fantasy on canvas, I feel like I’m stepping into a world of limitless possibilities. My imagination runs wild as I create scenes filled with mythical creatures, enchanted landscapes, and whimsical elements. I...
Why Hands Are So Difficult to Paint
I have always found painting hands to be one of the most challenging aspects of figurative art. The complexity of their structure, with all the bones, joints, and muscles, makes them difficult to render accurately. I often struggle with...
Painting Faces
Capturing the essence of a face on canvas is both a challenge and rewarding for me. I am fascinated by the subtleties of expression and how they can convey a wide range of emotions. When I paint faces, I pay close attention to the...
Painting Water
Painting water is a captivating challenge that I find both rewarding and complex. The fluidity and transparency of water require me to think carefully about color and light. I love experimenting with different techniques to capture its...
Painting Skies and Clouds
Painting skies and clouds is one of my favorite subjects because it allows me to capture the ever-changing beauty of nature. I love how the colors shift throughout the day, from the soft pastels of dawn to the vibrant hues of sunset. When...
Abstract Paintings
When I create abstract paintings, I find myself immersed in a world of emotions and colors that often defy traditional representation. The beauty of abstraction lies in its ability to convey feelings without the constraints of realism. I...
FLOWERS
I love painting flowers, the colors, the petals, the variety. one of my favorite flowers to paint is the lilac. I grew up in Wisconsin and there was a lilac tree in our backyard. I would awake to the heady thick aroma of lilac scent...
LANDSCAPES
The challenge of landscape painting is like a dance with the elements themselves. How do you capture the fickle play of light across a rippling pond? How do you convey the majesty of a slow-moving stream over a scatter of oddly misshapen...
JAZZ
I think painting jazz is such a vibrant way to capture the essence of the music. Jazz is all about improvisation, rhythm, and emotion, and translating those elements into colors and shapes can be really exciting. It’s like creating a...
ANIMALS
I enjoy painting animals of all categories. For me, the most interesting thing about painting animals is their eyes. They are so deep and meaningful and when they look at you, you get this weird sense that they know what they're looking...
ANIMAL PARTY REMIX
Animal party is one of my favorite animal paintings. It’s actually a digital collage of three separate paintings; The series Animal Party I, II and III. I used the magic of my favorite graphic application, Adobe Photoshop, to merge the...
TOUCANS
I absolutely love painting toucans. You gotta’ love these kooky looking big beaked birds. These magnificent and vibrantly hued creatures grace the skies with their distinctive profile and charismatic allure! The toucan truly is a...
ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS TO PAINT
Street Scenes. Over the years I’ve painted hundreds of them. I love painting street scenes for a variety of reasons, the color, detail, and creativity are just the surface reasons. I think the primary reason is that it speaks to the...
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TAKING YOUR SHOW ON THE ROAD
Over the years at art shows, many people have approached me with questions about how to get started selling their creations. Frequently asked questions are: How do you find out about where and when the shows are?, How do you get into the...
SOME OF MY FAVORITE ARTISTS
This is a subject far too vast for a simple blog post, however, I will try to curtail it as simply as I can. I love many different artists from many different eras and all for different reasons. Since I paint many different genres, I...