I hope you have enjoyed the holidays with family as much as I have. Along with everything else going on in December, I had the good fortune to make a quick trip to Chicago and […]
Category Archives: Basics
What Is A Gallery Wrap Canvas?
Have you seen a description of a painting on a gallery wrap canvas and wondered how that was different from a regular canvas? A normal stretched canvas is stapled on the sides and needs […]
3 Tips for Using Acrylic Texture Mediums
Do you have a collection of acrylic mediums lying around in your studio gathering dust? Watch this video for three tips on how to use these products.
Getting Acquainted with Gordes
Gordes is a small hill town in the Provence area of France. The day our group visited, we were there for a short time, and I had time for only two small drawings in […]
Work in Progress
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How to Find a Plein Air Location
Now that the weather is getting warmer, it’s time to do some plein air painting! Last fall I suggested starting in your own back yard to get comfortable with setting up your easel and making […]
Gesso Drawing
Another painting using the black gesso and warm glaze technique. Last week I talked about using gesso to establish the dark structure of a painting. You can use the gesso full strength for solid black […]
Gesso: It’s Not Just Primer Any More
Acrylic gesso (pronounced JESS-o) is a water-based primer that is used to prepare a surface for painting. It decreases the absorbency of paper, adds “tooth” (rough texture) to smooth surfaces, and improves the adhesion of […]
How To Create A Strong Acrylic Paint Film
Warning: Tech Alert… The information below may seem somewhat technical, but it is important to the painter who wants to create a painting that will stand the test of time and to the collector who […]
Join us for Vista Lights, Thursday, November 18, 2010
Come join us for Vista Lights! Thursday, November 18, 2010 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. 300 Senate Street, Columbia, SC Several of my local landscapes are included in the Columbia Icons Exhibit at 300 Senate. I […]