The Hard Candy Look

Create that hard candy surface on your paintings...glossy and fabulous!

Monoprint(type) without a Press

Here's a short video on Monoprint (type) without a Press.  Way too much fun!

Fresh Air in the Studio

It's always a good idea to have fresh air in the studio, no matter how cold it is.

Elizabeth Jameson, Chuck Close and how not to whine

I am struck by the sheer perseverance of some artists. My friend and former student Elizabeth Jameson had an opening on November 12, 2009 at the Commonwealth Club which I attended. The work was amazing. Read about it here. Elizabeth is amazing! I am always in awe of this woman. It was my honor to work with her as a teacher and help to guide her vision, if only in a very small way.

Whenever I think I'm going to start whining about something, the work is too hard, the studio is too cold, blah blah - I think of Elizabeth. She is always smiling!

Another artist who inspires me is Chuck Close. Of course he has the big name and reputation but he has also persevered through a tremendous health crisis. Read about it here.

Just a small note to self: be thankful!

Fake Damien Hirst Blog

I love this. I mean, how can you not love this spoof? Whether it's a real blog or not, it's damned entertaining. Have a laugh on me....fake Damien Hirst blog

How to Make Soft Sculpture with Acrylic

Here's a little technical trick to keep up your sleeve! Soft sculpture with acrylic paint, yeah! Check it out.

Digital Imagery and Acrylic Paint

Recently I gave a free online webinar on Digital Imagery and Acrylic Paint. Golden Artist Colors has made some fabulous new products to allow you to print on acrylic paint skins. Sound crazy? Yeah, watch the video and get back to me. Way cool fun! By the way, this video is nearly 30 minutes long so get a cup of coffee and sit back. It's like a free art lesson!