Art must be life, it must belong to everybody Buying original art is a great way to decorate and personalize your living space. It adds colour, texture, and interest to a room, expresses your personality and taste, and makes your home feel like a reflection of who you are. It can also provide a window […]
Recently, I opened my studio doors for the first time and invited local friends and art lovers in to take a peek. It was a low-key and small-scale affair by design, but provided me with many insights and lessons about the value of showing my work in person. Below is a list of seven surprising […]
I want to connect my work with who I am as a person One of the things I most love about social media, is the opportunity to connect with and learn from other artists and creatives. Particularly those who have been painting for decades longer than I have, yet are still willing to present themselves […]
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Simplicity and repose are the qualities that measure the true value of any work of art. The art of simplicity is a puzzle of complexity. I often start my paintings with a lot of scribbling and energy, covering the panel with marks to respond to and eventually, cover up. While […]
A work is finished when an artist realizes his [or her] intentions When something is finished, that means it’s dead, doesn’t it? I never finish anything. I just stop working on it for awhile. One of the most frequently asked questions in the artist support groups I belong to is “is this painting finished?”. While […]
The open mode is a mood in which curiosity for its own sake can operate, because we’re not under pressure to get a specific thing done properly. We can play. When you’re curious you find lots of interesting things to do. Creativity is like fitness. The longer you’re away from it, the more difficult it […]
Colour is a power that directly influences the soul With colour one obtains an energy that seems to stem from witchcraft Colour is one of the most powerful communication tools available to an artist. Not only does it affect mood, colour can also trigger memories, incite action, and even create measurable changes in the physiology […]
First forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you’re inspired or not. I’ve been a fitness coach for 14 years and a painter for 4. Surprisingly, the two have a lot in common. Both require motivation, inspiration, dedication, getting comfortable with doing uncomfortable things and a willingness to explore one’s personal […]
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see… We shape our homes and then our homes shape us. Have you ever fallen in love with a piece of art and thought “if only it were a different size” or “the colours are a bit dark” or “it would be more personal […]
Art isn’t paint; it’s love. One of the best pieces of advice I ever received as an artist was to figure out what I truly loved, and paint that. Art isn’t about paint; it’s about love. The same advice also works for art collectors. And is especially important because, unlike the artist, who finishes and […]