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!

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...

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?

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...

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 see!

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...

I was so busy yesterday that I didn’t get to the studio again. I had already skipped a couple of days as there were just so many errands piling up, so many people to call back, and to make matters worse I had also run out of dog food. I noticed that my missed days...

Hey here is a little information on an angle I use to tell if my art is finished or not. Works every time. Maybe it could work for you too. If you have comments or questions let me know... Nicholas

I thought I had to have everything figured out before I could teach. I thought I had to be an expert, so I waited a long time before I started teaching. I wish I hadn’t. There are some great reasons to teach especially if you are creative. Here are the top 3 reasons...

After working on a painting for about 3 hours, I find that the marks don't come as easily, and it becomes more and more difficult to know where to go next. Fortunately I've discovered a little trick for getting around this issue. Watch the video to learn what it is....