Voluntary graduation
Dear Artist, Yesterday Leslie Kimball of Tehachapi, CA wrote, “I paint with a bunch of wonderful…
Yearly Archives: 2008
Design and character
Dear Artist, Yesterday Kerry Waghorn dropped by for lunch and a visit. Kerry is one…
Building the creative muscle
Dear Artist, Ever since I was a kid I’ve been interested in the nature of…
The tyranny of reality
Dear Artist, Those of us who sometimes mentor and instruct students are familiar with trying…
Original art only
Dear Artist, Yesterday, Roger Asselin of St. Petersburg, Florida wrote, “I always see ‘Original art…
Wood panels
Dear Artist, On Saturday, Nader Khaghani of Gilroy, California wrote, “In your book The Painter’s…
Works on paper
Dear Artist, Yesterday, Marsha Chatman wrote, “I’d like to know what value or prestige is…
What to paint?
Dear Artist, Yesterday’s inbox included the short and sweet: “I’ve been painting seriously for the…
The thought walk
Dear Artist, What’s good for the heart is good for the brain. As you walk,…
Colour triggers
Dear Artist, After my last two letters on the value of various triggers that might…