Quantity vs. quality
I like plein air festivals, but I also recognize their potential to be corrosive to the very spirit of plein air painting.
Does the world need one more landscape painting?
Does anyone ever need to paint another wave? Iām glad nobody ever asked Winslow Homer that question.
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.