Do you have some art that just hasn’t made it to the wall? or are you an artist and have been sending your pieces out to be stretched and wired? Stretching and wiring a canvas are both easy things that can be done from your studio space. This week I will cover wiring. Next week I will cover stretching a …
Full Time Dream Documentary
Wouldn’t it be nice if you got paid to do what you love? What if you could live out your dream every day, even if it was scary? That’s all that these other entrepreneurs and I are trying to do. Johnny Dubbaneh and Aaron Tucker made this short documentary “Full Time Dream” featuring me and other artisans who are on …
Made with Love Journal
My time with with the wonderful ladies of Made with Love Journal. These ladies are truly in the encouragement business. When Rachel came over to photograph me painting, just chatting with her was like talking to a friend. These ladies encourage creatives, take breathtaking photos, and engage with those around them in a graceful way. Read about our time together …
What’s a Medium?
Terminology & Why Mediums Matter I recently met a local artist and asked her, “what medium do you use?” she looked at me blankly then asked, “What is a medium?” Since this conversation, I’ve asked a few of my friends if they know what a medium is, or if they know what mixed media or multimedia, means. A couple of …
5 Reasons Some Pieces Take Longer Than Others
“Why do some pieces take longer than others?”
That’s a great question, I’m glad you asked. Recently a friend asked me this question and here are the reasons why pieces take longer or shorter. My pieces take anywhere from a week to several months to complete. Here are the main reasons why a piece takes longer or shorter amounts of time.
Interior Decor With Joanna Carden
Interior decor with Joanna Carden. She has the tools, ability and vision to pull together a clean and beautiful room.
Artsy Craftsy
Artsy Craftsy & The Battle with Childhood What do you think of when I say, “artsy, craftsy?” (I know “craftsy” is not a word, but we’ve been saying it forever, so play along) Perhaps you conjure up images of your great aunt’s spare bedroom that is covered in tchotchkes, scrap cloth, thread, patterns, miles of yarn, and thousands of pins …
Conscious Creator
As I immerse myself in different art cultures I’m struck by different groups of artists. I’m amazed at how there are so many different artists with different techniques, subjects, and purposes for painting. As I forge my own artistic career, I’m trying to be mindful of the different groups. I see some artists who paint purely as a hobby, for …
Appreciating Abstract Art
Do you appreciate abstract art?Abstract art tends to be a polarizing art from. Either you like it and “get it” or you don’t and have no interest in even discussing it. I have received overwhelming support, encouragement, and interest in my work since I launched my art career. Every now and then, I’ll come across someone who doesn’t want to …
What is Romanticism? and why does it matter?
*Disclaimer* I paint with broad strokes in this post. Romanticism is a thought movement that emerged in the late 18th Century and early 19th Century. It is marked by an increased focus on the individual, tension and resolution, and optimism in literature, music, and the arts. In art, the focus on the individual perspective was drastic compared to the Dutch …