I’d like to invite readers to visit my Redbubble shop. The first item I’d like to share is my “Don’t Forget to Draw Today” line. If you like the design, you might also be interested in the sketch journal, modeled after Edward Hopper’s notebooks. See: Thoughts on Steal Like an Continue Reading
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Art Prompts Primary Color: RED
Hi! It’s been a while since my last post. I’ve started a new job and it has taken me a while to adjust to my new schedule and commute. I hope to keep up a regular posting schedule now as I settle into this new reality. Today’s prompt finished up Continue Reading
Automatic Painting – A brief overview of my recent experiment with the technique
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Weekly Art Prompts
Something new to help us all Make Art Now (Not Later) — Art Prompts. I hope these are helpful and as I make more and I am sure the prompts will get even better. Please leave comments about what art prompts you would like to see. New prompts will Continue Reading
Five-Minute Automatic Drawing With Ink
Automatic Drawing With Ink This is a (sped up) five-minute Automatic Drawing exercise using ink. Any ink will do. I suggest using a studio ink of good to acceptable quality. These are exercises so archival paper and premium supplies aren’t necessary. The paper I used was not the best for Continue Reading
Beating Creative Blocks Caused By Resistance: My Thoughts on Steven Pressfield’s Book: War of Art
I recently reread Steven Pressfield’s War of Art (and I also listened to the audiobook). The brief book is a three-part discussion of why we resist creating (i.e., creative block), how to conquer that resistance (get unblocked), and finally how to maintain a practice (keep the creativity flowing). I have Continue Reading