Hungering for meaning in art
Most of us could never leave meaning behind; it’s hardwired into the human brain. However, if we were at all au fete, we were a bit ashamed of that.
Our war dead
Every artist brings many memories into the studio, but these are the nails of transformative suffering, not the nails of typical experience.
Don’t take it to heart, or so they say
Experts say that we should see criticism as an opportunity for growth, a spur to improve. I’m 64 years old and I’m not quite mature enough yet.
Stuck? 12 ways to reignite your painting progress
Feeling stuck happens to all of us at some point. Here are 12 practical suggestions to reignite your learning.
Monday Morning Art School: the number one problem with your painting
If you’re ‘flailing and failing’ too much, your painting problem boils down to this easily correctable error.