Due to the large size of my paintings, the stools and ladders in my studio are an integral part of my practice so I’d thought I’d show you what I use and why. Of course safety is a big concern, I have fallen before! Here’s what I recommend if you want to work large....

Here’s something I got from a lumber yard a few years ago that I cannot live without! Check it out… Using these wooden blocks helps the painting stay off the ground so all the extra paint drips off, keeping the bottom clean. It’s also easier to work on the painting...

As I paint, I collect extra paint in cans and end up with muddy grays that can be useful when I need a neutral color. These neutrals work well next to saturated colors. However, they sometimes have too much color and aren’t used as effectively as gray can be, so you...

Happy Sunday! I’m working in my sketchbook with crayons and thought I’d share the cool effects I’m getting. I start by making a simple pattern. Check this out… What I love about crayons is that you can alter the color with layers of other colors. Plus, scratching...

I’m in the studio today with a painting I haven’t worked on in a while. To help me drop back into it quickly, here’s something that I do, that you might want to try too. I unplug from my phone and other distractions and set a timer for 20-30 minutes. It gets me out of...

What sizes of paintings do you like to make? I work large, small, and everything in between! I have several different sizes going on in the studio now. Let me show you my favorites. Some sizes I choose are based on what people will buy, such as “the above the couch”...

I’m coming to the end of one of my sketchbooks. Before it gets tucked away on a shelf, I thought it’d be cool to show you some of its pages. After all, the point of this vlog is to inspire, and you might want to try making a book like this, too! I use this book to...

Here is a simple tip that helps me stay in a flow as I paint. It could help you too! I use color-coded bins to keep my paints organized. My paint tubes get so messy that I can’t even tell what color is in them. But if I take them from the bin marked with yellow, then...

I love this Sunday Vlog because it’s a casual place for me to talk about ideas that come up when making my art. So if you’re new to the Art2Life Vlog, welcome! I encourage you to leave a comment so we can keep the conversation going. Today I’m looking at three...