My Favorite Tools

I thought I would take a moment to share with you some of the materials I use most often while painting. They’ve really helped improve my practice. What tools do you use while working? I would really like to know!

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I think the main challenge in art making is remaining objective. How do you totally focus on this thing you are making—a painting, sculpture etc. without losing your objectivity? We need to see it as it appears for the very first time even though we have been staring...

The Edge of Too Far

I wanted to share this little trick I use when I get stuck on a painting. It really helps me get past any road blocks. What do you do when you feel stuck with your work?

To Sign or not to Sign

I get a lot of people asking me whether they should sign their art. Whether they should sign it on the front or the back and how big or small or maybe even not at all. So there are no rules. This is a relatively minor thing but still naming the maker of the art is...

Show And Tell

Hey everyone! I just wanted to give you a little tour of what I am currently working on – it’s all work in progress, but it’s great to share. What are you working on? If you like, post some images in the comments section – I’d love to...

The Color of the Sea

When standing at the edge of the sea in the tropics, the water appears to be a very pale translucent, aquamarine color. The sunlight hits the white coral sand and reflects its whiteness through the water, illuminating it from below. The color is part reflection of the...