I don’t typically paint from a photo. So how DO I work? Most of the time, my paintings slowly evolve toward the final version. In this video, look over my shoulder and watch as one of my paintings evolves from initial concept sketch to the final version.
Ulp! It’s a scary moment when I finally make the decision where to divide one of these “starts” into the individual panels. No going back! But, I’m happy with where things stand. Even though the paper edges weren’t square, so I’m going to barely have enough height on the first panel to mount the work!…
Creating a sense of depth and believable shadows, especially on red, yellow and orange objects.
In Creative Energy Journaling, as in any creative activity, there is the possibility of interference from your inner critic. The received wisdom is that inner critics should be silenced. Or banished. I disagree. In this post I hope to persuade you that your inner critic can help you go deeper into your creativity and be more comfortable taking creative risks.
To avoid overwhelm while sketching (or working from a complicated photo), collect “characters” now, arrange them to tell a story later.
Expand your sketchbook practice beyond just making sketches. Your studio notebook is a place to brainstorm, explore, learn and develop your own creative style. Here are some ideas for getting started using a studio notebook to support all aspects of your creative development.
Want your paintings to look unified? It helps to combine “things” into larger shapes, and then use smaller shapes to (partially) separate them. Here’s an exercise to help you practice. First, set up a still life with a couple of simple objects. Avoid anything that has a lot of pattern, texture, reflections or complicated edges—you…
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