The Painter's Block

The coldest night I've ever spent in a sleeping bag was about -35 to -37 degrees Fahrenheit and I was not prepared. I had a 30 degree bag and I...

One of the things that I'm most grateful for is the life in which I've been able to live and how it’s led me to my journey of art and...

 This is the story of how the high desert inspired me to create this painting. It began over a year ago during our trip down to the Southwest. We ended...

Our world's wetlands are one of the most fragile and precious ecosystems to exist. Wetlands are the backbone of our wildlife, and the loss of this critical habitat often slips...

The wilderness is unkind, unforgiving, sometimes demoralizing, but yet can find a way to reach so far into your heart and soul that you become addicted to the relationship you...

I feel very blessed to having been able to live the outdoor lifestyle and experience the things in nature that I have throughout my life. It seems as though that...

How to varnish artwork and what type of varnish to use for oil paintings, acrylic paintings, or even other media is important for all artists to know. Varnishing a painting...

Glazing can be a great technique to bring more depth and vibrancy to certain areas of your painting. There are several different use cases for glazes, but in this post I'm going...

The highlights in a painting are one of the most important aspects. Without lively light, a landscape won't have as much life. Here's one simple trick that you can apply...

One common question I'm consistently asked is what do I need for plein air painting?  Well, in this post I'm going to share my favorite supplies for Plein Air painting that I...

As a professional painter, the right tools for the job make all the difference in my art. Sometimes different jobs call for different tools in order to produce our best...

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