What’s your default setting?
In art, a need for safety isn’t usually helpful. If risk-taking doesn’t come naturally, how can you grow more comfortable with it?
If it’s that stressful, it’s not sustainable
Creativity may look easy, but artists invest incredible effort to create that impression. Art, if done right, is both mentally and physically difficult.
Monday Morning Art School: the color of fall
Autumn is my favorite season for painting and sailing. The days are warm, the nights are cool, and the colors are glorious.
When automation stops being automatic
When automation works, it’s wonderful, but when it fails, it’s difficult for the working artist to find answers.
Monday Morning Art School: the perspective of clouds
Drawing clouds—like everything else—is all about measuring angles and distances. But the nifty thing about clouds is that in two minutes they’re totally different. Sneaky little devils.