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Do You Do This Too? Art vs. Decor
Cute Aggression and Art vs. Decor I don’t think it started when the mouse I rescued from our farm cat clamped on to the soft pad of my finger and didn’t let go - even as I shook my hand like it was a thermometer. But, true confession, sometimes I feel mildly violent...
Roaring ’20s 2.0
I'm so excited to be launching Roaring '20s 2.0 - the Winter/Spring session of my 6 month mentorship program. I bet you’ve wondered how I formed friendships with artists all over the country. One way was by taking workshops. One of the things I’ve always admired about...
Most People Get it Wrong About Art – What – How -Why
Most people get it wrong when thinking about art. They think that What you paint and How you paint it is all there is. They miss one key component. The Why.
Comments from Pollyanna, Punch & Judy
Even though I work hard to be objective, my inner critic fluctuates between Pollyanna and Punch & Judy. It can be hard to know which of my multiple personalities to trust! You should hear their comments!
Confessions of a Dizzy Artist
I had so many things crowding my brain last Friday, it made me dizzy! Therefore, I spent hours driving around. But 3 lucky realizations saved the day.
Inspiration: Guest Post by Tara Choate
Tara Choate writes a guest post about the near mythical relevance that inspiration holds for an artist. Is Inspiration the process or the idea itself? Read Tara’s take on this fascinating topic.
Guest Post by Melissa Gannon
Melissa Gannon shares a guest post this week in celebration of 12 years of Art is Truth. Thank you, Melissa - for sharing your work and words. This blogging anniversary is rich with inspiration. INSPIRATION! Guest Post by Melissa Gannon I am very honored to be a guest...
Guest Blog Post: Margaret Godfrey
Guest post by my dear friend, Margaret Godfrey: “What happens when a painting comes from the depths of your emotions? My artwork “Enduring the Cure” is exactly that–a painting from the depths of my emotions.“
Confident Color Online Workshop
Confident Color is an online workshop designed to focus on using color expressively. You’ll gain knowledge, inspiration and confidence in your color choices. Join us!
Guest Post Celebration: Rick Rogers
Guest Post Celebration! June marks the 12th Anniversary of my blog: Art is Truth. Each year I try to do something to give back to the blog community and celebrate art and the connections it gives us. This year, I'll be posting guest articles from readers each week. I...
Guest Post: Garden Revisited by Mary Chamie
June marks the 12th Anniversary of my blog: Art is Truth. Each year I try to do something to give back to the blog community and celebrate art and the connections it gives us. This year, I’ll be posting guest articles from readers each week. I hope you’ll enjoy reading about Mary’s workshop experience and viewing her art below!
Land Lines Learning Curve
This class is very similar to my in person three-day workshop, with different presentations and assignments for each day. At the end of the 3-day online presentation, students have one week to assimilate the information and do the assignments.
Reruns: Enjoy these Top 10 Posts
Before we were able to download and binge a whole new season of "Poldark" or "Madame Secretary," we had reruns. I may be dating myself here, but some of my favorite television memories involve watching favorite episodes over and over. Who can forget Carol Burnett's...
Tolerating Uncertainty: Ramblings and Readings
"If uncertainty is unacceptable to you, it turns into fear. If it is perfectly acceptable, it turns into increased aliveness, alertness, and creativity." -Eckhart Tolle I should be better at tolerating uncertainty. It is something I practice each time I begin a new...
Finishing Artwork: Inspiration from the Internet
Finishing artwork may be the hardest creative stage, especially with abstract art. I often compare it to assembling a jigsaw puzzle, only without referring to the photo on the box. Artists hear the question "How long does it take you to finish a piece of art?" all the...
Traveling Art Teacher: Perks and Pitfalls
I’m sure you’re dying to know what its like to be a traveling art teacher; the perks and the pitfalls. Here is your behind the scenes peek from my perspective. I’m on my way home from Tubac, AZ after two successful workshops. It’s been a long trip, but worthwhile....
What is Expressive Line?
Today I received a question: What is expressive line? I'll be teaching a workshop at the end of the month to a local group of experienced artists, so the question set me back a bit. But as I tried to answer it, I found it difficult to explain myself. I started...
Skip Lawrence Workshop – Registration Open
What I appreciate about Skip Lawrence’s workshops are the combination of rigorous critique, practical, concrete exercises and exciting examples.
Connect the Dots: Quiet Constellations
As a kid, I loved doing connect the dots worksheets. It was usually something that was meant to keep kids busy and quiet. You were meant to connect the dots in order to create an image and then color it in. What I loved about it was how something that looked chaotic...
But Wait, There’s More!
There's more to painting than assembling parts. A few weekends ago I had the chance to share my art and my process with students in my “Land Lines” workshop for Sitka Center for Art and Ecology. I also had the chance to discuss my work with a few viewers during the...
