The busy work of professional artists
“Non-creatives underestimate how much time we spend on non-creative tasks to support our creative output,” an artist recently told me.
Monday Morning Art School: the beautiful randomness of nature
The most beautiful patterns in nature seem to be random, but are predictable. Understanding them is critical for painting landscape.
All good things must come to an end: my end of year reflections
This evening marks the end of my 2024 gallery season, which at first glance seems silly, as it’s perfect weather in Maine. But I have my reasons.
Independent thinking and group norms
If you’re constantly feeling wrong-footed or inadequate, perhaps the problem isn’t with you, but your tribe.
Monday Morning Art School: setting up a still life
Setting up a still life is good training. There was a period in my life where I painted one every morning. It’s how I learned to paint with assurance.