Marine art finally escapes drydock
I might love painting boats, but I don’t think I’ve ever done a spot of marine art that didn’t include an error or omission. I think this one is fine, but if not, one of my friends is sure to tell me.
What’s your creative block?
You feel stuck, uninspired, and have difficulty concentrating. Your creativity is hindered, and nothing you create meets your standards. We all have creative blocks.
Monday Morning Art School: What are you good at?
I’m not asking you to brag about your awesomeness to everyone you know, but a realistic idea of your strengths is a good counterweight to the negativity of the art world.
Painting sails
Up to that point, my interest was purely pedantic; I just wanted to demonstrate painting sails and painting waves. But once I had my brushes in my fat little hand, the painting grabbed me by the scruff of the neck.
What do you think plein air painting is?
“Do you have a good definition of plein air painting? Can the painting be finished in the studio? Can it span a couple days in execution?”