I just returned with my family from a couple of weeks in Oregon. While we were in the Portland area, I was able to visit the factories of two companies who make artists’ paint and I wanted to share some … Read More
After my post about the advantages of a studio gallery, a few folks asked if I could share some of the criteria I used to help me choose a location for mine. No earth-shattering secrets to success here, but the … Read More
Before 2011, I never saw myself running an art gallery. I was happily painting, but sales could have been happier. My wife Sarah and I had been trying to find a way for her to be a stay-at-home mom for … Read More
Do you ever wonder as an artist whether you’re the best judge of your own work? I’ve had several discussions lately with other artists about this topic and it’s been quite interesting to think about. Perhaps you can relate to … Read More
I recently had the privilege of painting at the nearby home of Brooke and Steve Giannetti. They’re such nice people and quite a remarkable couple. Steve is one of the most sought-after architects in California (website: Giannetti Home) and Brooke … Read More
I have been invited to participate in the upcoming Paso ArtsFest in Paso Robles, California, May 20–24, 2015. Studios on the Park, a non-profit open studios art center, will host the event which celebrates the arts and promotes Paso Robles … Read More
Art consultant and former Los Angeles gallery owner, Anca Colbert, includes me in an article she has written about plein air painting in the Ojai Valley. Her article was just published in the Spring, 2015 issue of the Ojai Quarterly magazine. … Read More
I’m pleased to announce that my painting Mustard Field (12×24 inches, oil on linen panel, pictured) will be included in the 24th Annual Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition in St. Augustine, Florida. Last year I exhibited in the 23rd … Read More
My painting Fireflies (10×10 inches, oil on linen panel, pictured) will be available for purchase in the upcoming California Art Club 104th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition. This show is considered by many to be one of the country’s premier exhibitions of … Read More
Sometimes to save time on my larger studio paintings, I use a grid as I draw out the scene on my canvas. For me, a grid is most useful on large paintings that include people. The high degree of accuracy … Read More