Art, Outdoors, and Creative Living
This is the story of how the high desert inspired me to create this painting. It began over a year ago during our trip down to the Southwest. We ended up discovering the area that inspired this piece by accident...
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Our world's wetlands are one of the most fragile and precious ecosystems to exist. Wetlands are the backbone of our wildlife, and the loss of this critical habitat often slips under the radar. In the United States alone, about 85%...
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The wilderness is unkind, unforgiving, sometimes demoralizing, but yet can find a way to reach so far into your heart and soul that you become addicted to the relationship you build with it. Many warn to not venture into these...
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I feel very blessed to having been able to live the outdoor lifestyle and experience the things in nature that I have throughout my life. It seems as though that no matter how much one sees, there's always new surprises...
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How to varnish artwork and what type of varnish to use for oil paintings, acrylic paintings, or even other media is important for all artists to know. Varnishing a painting is a critical step in preserving the life of your...
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Glazing can be a great technique to bring more depth and vibrancy to certain areas of your painting. There are several different use cases for glazes, but in this post I'm going to focus on how to increase luminosity in areas like...
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The highlights in a painting are one of the most important aspects. Without lively light, a landscape won't have as much life. Here's one simple trick that you can apply to your highlights to make them glow bight and really...
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One common question I'm consistently asked is what do I need for plein air painting? As you probably already know, plein air painting is the practice of painting outdoors and on location. Typically artists try to finish their painting in...
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As a professional painter, the right tools for the job make all the difference in my art. Sometimes different jobs call for different tools in order to produce our best work. Although regardless of what's on my easel, there have...
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When I began offering my originals for sale, I wanted to give my collectors a framing option. Instead of heading to Michael's or a custom framer in town, I researched online, gathered the materials I'd need, and found a reliable custom...
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So you're interested in canvas panels? Well you've come to the right place. Over the years I've come to paint solely on canvas boards myself and making them at home to ensure consistent quality has been of high importance. In this post,...
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One of the most common questions I'm asked is "which paint brushes do I need?" There are so many oil and acrylic paintbrush options available that, at times, it can be a little overwhelming. Hopefully in this post I can...
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