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Ever tried glaze in your work?

Glazes are one of the simplest ways to bring richness and harmony to your work, but they can also feel intimidating. You put down a layer, and suddenly everything shifts….

How I create lines in my paintings…

I love creating lines in my work, but I don’t do it by painting them directly. There’s an easier way. By working with values and the paint layers I have, I paint and cover areas, resulting in cool lines that give the work a finished quality. Check this out… Sometimes…

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Watch how I create cool effects with crayons!

Happy Sunday! I’m working in my sketchbook with crayons and thought I’d share the cool effects I’m getting. I start by making a simple pattern. Check this out… What I love about crayons is that you can alter the color with layers of other colors. Plus, scratching through the crayon…

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How I drop into my work quickly…

I’m in the studio today with a painting I haven’t worked on in a while. To help me drop back into it quickly, here’s something that I do, that you might want to try too. I unplug from my phone and other distractions and set a timer for 20-30 minutes….

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