The Portrait Project has really taken off! I am so grateful for everyone who has supported it in any way. Thank you! Since day one, I’ve been getting many inquiries about how to be involved in this project, so I’ve created this guide to help us all out! Afterall, I can’t paint portraits if I don’t have people to paint! And I want...
I don't know what it is about setting a goal, a solid goal, to create something whole every day, but it seems to be so incredibly inspiring the moment I do. The Portrait Project is very time consuming, as you could imagine, but there's a drive behind my work right now that is unmatched to any other project of mine. I think the...
Six years ago, I painted 50 portraits in 50 days in conjunction with a gallery in downtown Sacramento, CA. I still see that as one of the BEST projects I ever undertook. It was a blast! And I was able to learn and grow so much as well as share my art with many friends and family who still own those portraits. (You've...
Every artist has their own routine when it comes to getting started. My personal routine has evolved over the years and includes cleaning up my space before I get started and finding a great playlist, audio book, or movie to listen to while I work. Whatever yours is, or whatever yours evolves into as you start your artistic journey with oil painting, do...
As summer officially says its goodbyes, I couldn't help but wander out to my little garden and soak in the sunshine. It's been a wonderful season with lots of change. Moving to the midwest has undoubtedly been an adventure, but in these summer-filled paintings of mine lie all the wonderful memories. Prints shown in this post are all available in my shop! ...
