How to pick a plein air location
I spend a lot of time scouting in the area in which I paint (and teach) plein air, usually with sketchbook in hand. You should, too.
Monday Morning Art School: miscible oils
It’s your turn to teach me, and in turn answer a question raised by my students: do miscible oils hold up over time?
Drying sails at Camden harbor
Camden is a terrific place to paint boats, and I love to bring students there for my workshops.
Why I teach
Like most artists, I went into art thinking I would make objects of lasting beauty. What if the actual product turned out to be future artists?
Monday Morning Art School: why art?
Knowing WHY we do something helps us figure out HOW to do something. Let’s look at some of the fundamental questions of our calling.