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Artist Talks January 8th
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Artist Talks January 8th

Talking about art in front of people is hard. Do they want to know about the materials? What inspired the...
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The differences between Modern and Traditional Colors
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The differences between Modern and Traditional Colors

I enjoy going to talks and watching vlogs by painting manufacturers and distributers like Golden's and Jerry's Artarama. Yeah, I'm...
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Artist Tools – What I use
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Artist Tools – What I use

I use a lot of different brushes and tools. I love layering different types of media on top of each...
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New Series: Love on Top

Roses on a metallic bronze background in acrylic and permanent marker on gallery quality canvas. These mini paintings are 5...
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Mixed media drawing with chalk
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Mixed media drawing with chalk

Using chalk pastels can seem intimidating and scary. Once you lay it down, it feels like there is no backing...
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Two Art Shows in July in the Atlanta Area
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Two Art Shows in July in the Atlanta Area

I'm thrilled to be showing my work in two locations in July. One in Cherokee County, Georgia, northwest of Atlanta...
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Stubby, A Real Dog Hero
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Stubby, A Real Dog Hero

I recently finished the painting of Sgt. Stubby, part of the Real Dog Heroes Series. This is a new series...
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Dog Portraits: Colorful Boston Terrier using Derwent Inktense Blocks and Watercolor on 140 lb Paper
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Dog Portraits: Colorful Boston Terrier using Derwent Inktense Blocks and Watercolor on 140 lb Paper

I'm continuing my series of colorful dog portraits with this friendly Boston Terrier. He was inspired by a conversation I...
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365 Days of Dogs
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365 Days of Dogs

I'm launching a new project where I post a drawing or painting with a dog as the subject on Instagram...
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Purple May the Blue Heeler
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Purple May the Blue Heeler

May 2 is a portrait of a blue heeler rescue named May. She lives in a farm on Florida and...
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Work in Progress – Paca
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Work in Progress – Paca

I'm currently working on a portrait of Paca, a sweet and playful rescue. Paca is a mixed breed dog with...
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High Energy Jack
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High Energy Jack

Jack is a Jack Russell terrier rescue. He was found wandering the road in a rural part of Florida. He...
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Blue Molly
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Blue Molly

Blue Molly is a portrait of my rescue dog Molly. We aren't sure exactly what breed she is, but it...
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Color Secrets: Vibrancy
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Color Secrets: Vibrancy

Vibrancy is about how intense a color is, how strong the color appears to be. It is not just how...
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Color Secrets: Brightness
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Color Secrets: Brightness

There has been a trend lately in app design where white or very light backgrounds are paired with minimal use of color and...
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Five Quick Color Tips For Your Next Project
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Five Quick Color Tips For Your Next Project

Many developers and designers I talk to are very frustrated when it comes time to pick colors for a project....
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How to Find Your Artistic Style
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How to Find Your Artistic Style

Your world view and how you express it is your style. We edit out so many things subconsciously and make...
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Draw Better Faster with Pencil Warmups
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Draw Better Faster with Pencil Warmups

Are you frustrated by your skill level? Feel like you’ve hit a wall? Do you feel dissatisfied with what you draw? ...
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Create Anywhere You Are
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Create Anywhere You Are

Have you ever gone somewhere and then realized you had nothing with you to draw or paint? Never be without...
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100 Days In Review
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100 Days In Review

I spent 100 days this spring drawing every day and posting it to instagram. Some were awful, most of them...
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