LOOK AGAIN: The Stories Within the Art
At first glance, you see a Lotus. Look a little closer, and you’ll find an awful lot more going on. This 48″ × 30″ commission began with a car enthusiast in Florida who was eagerly […]
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The Process: One Image, Hundreds of Stories
Every piece starts with an idea. At least, that’s the plan. I usually have a concept in my head, a sense of what I want the artwork to say, and perhaps an idea of what […]
The Beauty of Failing: Lessons from the Canvas
Every artist has them—those pieces that never quite make it. The ones that started with promise, but somewhere along the way, went sideways. The color got muddy, the balance felt off, or the emotion you […]
Be Fearless: Owning Your Creativity and Promoting Your Art
Creativity is one of the most personal things we can share with the world. Every brushstroke, photograph, or composition reveals a glimpse of who we are and how we see things. Yet for many artists, […]
Once the art is finished and you have the opportunity to do a solo show, the real work begins.
The creation of new pieces introduces an element of vulnerability as the artist ventures into uncharted territory. The anticipation and anxiety that accompany unveiling never-before-seen works add a layer of complexity to the preparation process. […]
Why is being a fine artist so hard?
Embarking on the journey of a fine artist is a formidable challenge, laden with both internal and external pressures. At the forefront is the relentless demand for creative excellence that artists place upon themselves. How […]
Art Life in the 21st Century
The role of technology as a medium for art With the technological advances not only in paint and tools but also in cameras and computers, art has taken new forms. Digital art is an artistic practice since […]