Trees in Crayon and Marker (Grid Journaling #2)
This feels more like painting than drawing, but is a no fuss, no mess approach you can take or do anywhere.
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Photos of Student Work (Adventures in Abstraction Maine 2022)
Everyone did a great job and there were plenty of great ideas to discuss and appreciate. Don’t you love it all?
My Workshop in Maine and What They Said About it (with Photos)
I loved being with these wonderful women and am so grateful for their marvelously receptive hearts!
Self Critique Your Artwork with this Elements of Art Check-list
This is how you’ll know your painting is finished.
Notes and more Quotes on Abstraction
I’ve been prepping for an Adventures in Abstraction workshop I’m giving in Maine and will be including these among tons of other ideas…
Textured Acrylic Grounds for Pastel (Examples and Explanation)
I teach my pastel workshop students to paint in their texture, but they always want techie shortcuts, and for that, a textured acrylic ground is the best way.
Recommended Sketchbook Supplies (Sketchbook Ideas #2)
Many of you asked also for me to link to supplies, because you want to follow along and try the exercises I do. I’m delighted! So here you are.
The Connection Between Spirituality and Art
Briefly explained here are the three ways in which art and spirituality are closely connected.
Making New Pastels Out of Bits and Ends
When pastels get too small, or there is good dust left after a painting, I carefully keep it to recycle into new sticks.
Creative Arts Camp Activity I Led (2021)
Check out this project as well as the poster summaries, which are a strong key to anyone who wants to do effective abstract work.
My Abstraction Powerpoint Available to Groups on Zoom
Are you looking for engaging, remote programming?
Abstract Photos of a Friend’s Basement
Look at each of these photos as if it was a stand alone abstract art composition, instead of just a snap shot in a basement.
Some Thoughts on Painting “Style”
There is a formula for choosing and having a painting style. Otherwise you can just be yourself.
I Gave My Talk on the Spiritual Roots of Abstraction
Last night’s talk went well but now I have new ideas!
Fall Semester of my High School Abstract Art Class
My high school abstract art class did great with pastel! Check out their work!