• Art History

    Happy Birthday Vincent van Gogh

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    Happy Birthday Vincent van Gogh, born on March 30 back in 1853.  Van Gogh was a Post-Impressionist painter and one of my favorite artists.  Most people have heard his name and have seen some of his work (even as they don’t know it was his by name).  The most difficult…

  • Art History

    Happy Birthday Michelangelo

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    Happy (belated) Birthday Michelangelo, born March 6, 1475.  Michelangelo was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet during the High Renaissance – one of the original “Renaissance men.”  You’ve likely run across his name or seen his (or parodies of his) work before.    If you’re not familiar with Michelangelo’s…

  • About Artist,  Art Event,  Artwork

    Year in Review: 2022

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    It’s always interesting looking back over the year.  A lot of times we get lost in the day to day and in the things that we didn’t get done and forget just how much we’ve accomplished.  I find it really important to take time to review what happened – what worked…

  • Art Tip

    Gift Ideas for the Creative Person on Your List

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    Do you have a creative person on your list this year?  If you have someone on your list that’s interested in drawing and painting, here are some gift ideas just in time to take advantage of the upcoming Black Friday sales.  These ideas are geared towards an adult just starting…

  • Art Tip

    Basics of Framing

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    I’ve had a couple of different conversations with other artists lately about framing, so I thought it may be a good topic to share on here too.  This will be basic information that will be helpful whether you’re deciding to frame your own art or you’re framing a piece you’ve…

  • Artwork,  Painting Series

    100 Day Project 2022: Conclusion

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    The 100 Day Project ended in May, but I wanted to take one last look at the project to show all the different pieces of art that I completed during the timespan of 100 days.  If you’d like to look at the blog recaps from the beginning, there’s a link…

  • Artwork,  Painting Series

    100 Day Project 2022: Part 12

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    I made it through the 100 Day Project!  Let’s take a look at days 94 through 100!  If you’re not familiar with the 100 Day Project or want to take a look at the previous days, check out my recent blog posts.  I also added a link to part one…

  • Artwork,  Painting Series

    100 Day Project 2022: Part 11

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    We’re going into the last week of the 100 Day Project now!  Have you been following along?  Here’s what I worked on for days 88 through 93 of the 100 Day Project.  If you’re not familiar with the 100 Day Project or want to take a look at the previous…

  • Artwork,  Painting Series

    100 Day Project 2022: Part 10

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    Have you been enjoying the warm weather lately?  I’ve been spending a lot of time (maybe too much time) outside gardening this past week, but I still got in my daily art.  Here’s what I worked on for days 81 through 87 of the 100 Day Project.  If you’re not…

  • Artwork,  Painting Series

    100 Day Project 2022: Part 9

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    It’s been a little bit since the last update, but I’ve been hard at work spending time each day in the studio.  Here’s what I’ve worked on for days 62 through 80 of the 100 Day Project.  If you’re not familiar with the 100 Day Project or want to take…