Beauty Matters? Comments?

by admin | Jan 1, 2012 | concepts in painting

Get Out of the Box – Self Portrait

by admin | Dec 27, 2011 | concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale

We have all heard the saying, Get Out of the Box. I am even calling one of my workshops using painting knives (pallet knives) with this title. So when thinking on a self portrait to paint I thought this would be a good idea. I shot a video to look at different angles,...

How do we express ourselves? By abilities or the lack of them?

by admin | Dec 7, 2011 | concepts in painting

I wonder sometimes if artist express themselves by their abilities or the lack of abilities. What I mean is, if I where able to represent it in a different way, would I? Why do I chose one way over another at the time of my painting experience? In painting a stylized...

I agree with Vincent Van Gogh – I am rich

by admin | Nov 17, 2011 | concepts in painting

I agree with Vincent Van Gogh, “I am rich – not in money, but because I have found in my work something which I can devote myself to heart and soul, and which inspire me and gives meaning to life.” Vincent Van Gogh Information on Workshops &...

I love to push paint outside of the lines. – Out of the box

by admin | Nov 7, 2011 | concepts in painting

The painting knife allows me to create space so much easier than a brush. Though the principle fits well with a brush also. I love to push paint outside of the lines. Getting out of the box. The outlines that restrict and encumber artists so much. Then I can come...

It is a humble occupation being a painter

by admin | Oct 26, 2011 | concepts in painting