How to Attach a Hanging Wire to a Painting
Every painter needs to be proficient at attaching hanging wires! This is a simple task that I’ve done hundreds of […]
Information for Artists & Art Lovers
How to Tone a Canvas
“Toning” a canvas is when you cover your entire surface with a thin layer of color before starting your painting,
Varnishing Oil Paintings
I often forget that details about an artist’s work can be fascinating to others, even if they seem mundane and
Creating Movement in Paintings
At the recent artists’ conference I attended, I had the privilege of hearing several great speakers. One of them was
4 Art Supplies I Am Digging
In case you are curious, here are 4 art supply products I highly recommend: 1) I’ve been using Holbein Duo
My Art Inventory
Since 2005 I’ve been keeping an inventory of my artwork. Because of this, I have detailed records (as of this
HoCo Open 2010
My painting “Cosmic Dance III” is currently on display as part of “Hoco Open 2010,” an exhibit of work by
“Selling Out”
This post is for my fellow painters and other studio artists, especially those just starting out. Can you make money
Tips for Aspiring Artists
I have a lot of new paintings, but I’m waiting till they’re dry to photograph them all at once. There
How to Choose a Frame
How to Frame & Display Art Most of my paintings are gallery-wrapped with the sides painted, so framing is not