Traveling and Painting with Opaque Gouache and Watercolor for the Busy Artist


Each year, my busy art career takes me to near and far away places. Ironically,…

Easy Ideas For Blogger's Block


One of the biggest questions I receive from aspiring bloggers is, “How do you…

A Beginners Guide To Using Acrylic Paints


Acrylic paints are some of the most versatile paints in the world, as they…

The Best Art Festivals Across America


Over the years, I've discovered some of the best art festivals in the world are…

Google Plus – The Driving Force Behind Your Business?


Recently, my social media friend, and fellow artist,  Rodney Pike hit an…

A 10 Step Approach to Develop a Series of Exhibition Paintings


A lot of thought and exploration goes into developing a series of paintings for…

Staying Relevant: The Pop-Up Art Gallery


Nowadays, successful art galleries are thinking outside the box - or gallery.…

Working From Nature en Plein Air


As I was preparing for a recent plein air painting trip, this guest post…

My Christmas Wish for You!


Hello friends. Today, I just want to take a moment to wish all of my valuable…

10 Helpful Ways to Overcome Spring Fever in the Art Studio


I must admit, I've caught spring fever, a common woe that strikes when the…