The Painter's Block
One of the most overlooked aspect to owning an original piece of art might be how you light it. I see improperly lit paintings all the time, especially in homes, and I think we've probably been guilty of it. So if...
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Struggling to decide what type of art print you'd like most for your home or office? I know the feeling. Choosing a piece of art for your home is a very intimate and personal endeavor. I don't think anyone will ever...
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Painting fire is not as tricky as one might think. Whenever I approach something like a campfire or source of light, I think of it as I would any part of the painting. At the end of the day, it's...
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There are several ways to approach grass and foliage in your paintings depending on the outcome you desire. In this post I'm sharing one of the more simple ways one could approach grass and foreground details that produces impressive results. At...
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No matter where and how we're camping, food is always involved. Cooking is an essential part of the camping experience and it should be an enjoyable one because there's nothing better than enjoying a nice meal with hopefully a great...
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Growth in what I do is always at the forefront of my thoughts. Deciding how to navigate my progression as an artist is what I often think about. Recently, I decided to set out and challenge this way I think about my...
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Imagine this, you're feeling the need to get out and spend some time in nature so you decide do pack up the car, find a spot to set up for the night, and do some good ol' fashion camping. Sounds...
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So, you're going camping! Planning and packing for an adventure is an exciting process. There are a few staples on my mental packing list that I never leave the house without and I'd like to share that with you in...
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Painting realistic wildlife, particularly birds, has always been a real challenge for me. I used to spend weeks and even months on a painting just trying to get the feathered details right or the fur details right. I would use layer...
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To me the most fascinating part of the Yellowstone ecosystem has always been the abundance of processes and numerous cycles that seem to happen continuously. From the most obvious such as the life-cycle of say a bison, to the more discreet...
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When spring is here in the valleys, but lagging behind in the high-country. This time of year is always a favorite of mine as the landscape changes almost daily at times. The snow begins to recede and the green starts to...
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Loose or tight with detail? That's a question that is asked a lot by painters and I find myself wondering that as well all the time. Lately I've been really pushing the boundaries of how I paint and asking myself why I...
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