Hey all. I’m not a framer. It’s true, right up front. I love frames, I love popping my paintings into frames and seeing how pretty it makes them. I enjoy picking out frames and love the protection it gives to finished artwork. I even wire the backs for hanging. But I’m not the kind of…
Most people, it seems, have some attraction to really impressive art. Whether we be serious collectors or mere admirers on the internet, when we come across a nice painting that meets our taste, our reaction tends to be “wow.” That’s part of the joy of art – the excitement it elicits when we’re in the presence…
Today I’m happy and honored to announce that the painting Summer Days has been selected as a winner in the 2015 international competition “Best of Acrylic,” for publication in next year’s book Acrylic Works 3: Celebrating Texture, to be published by North Light Books, a division of F+W Media. This event is part of a…
In the world of book illustration, my most frequent projects have been light-hearted, fun concepts with a narrative feel to them. Peter Johnson’s 15 Things That Your Black Friends Won’t Do is no exception. This short, humorous, tongue in cheek commentary on cultural differences was the perfect platform for my cartoon-style illustrations. Peter Johnson is…
One of the most interactive and dynamic ways for an artist’s work to find interface with an audience is through live presentations. Whether it be a solo exhibition, a group show, or a live demonstration, the art-loving public (myself included) can find easy access to an “art high” by attending one of these events. We art…
These have been interesting days at the studio. There have been times in the past when I’ve been getting ready for a show or just in the throes of creative inspiration surrounding a certain theme or medium. These would be considered periods of “personal” work for an artist, periods when deep feelings come forth in…
Season’s greetings to all! Christmastime is one of my favorite times of year. There’s a magic in the air as hearts turn to loved ones, and all those around us. A feeling of brotherhood rises to the surface, a feeling we’d all do well to keep with us throughout the year. In light of the…
Art and illustration, illustration and art. Which is which, and when it comes to representational art, is there a difference? Well, termed this way, the short answer is no. Saying that illustration isn’t art would be like saying that photography isn’t art, and there’s really no argument for that. More apt language might be to…
Today, we’re going to be looking at the stuff dreams are made of – that is if you’re like me and go to sleep thinking about pretty pictures. All (or some) kidding aside, there may be exceptions, but many artists like myself, who love to paint, do receive a special joy when having accomplished the many…
Now we find ourselves coming into the final stages of the Larka and Dylan oil painting. For those who’ve been following along, we’ve been through a lot! Going from rough “scribbles” as it were, through some satisfying early stages of dogs actually looking like dogs, then back to roughing everything up all over again! If this…