

A great reference book for painters
When I first started painting, mixing colors was one the most frustrating challenges. I didn't know what I was doing so, I was wasting a...


Who do I watch on YouTube?
If you've never seen one of Teoh Yi Chie's videos, definitely go check it out. He's a youtuber and blogger who puts out tons of videos...


Making Space
I'm super excited about the direction my work is taking. I have lots of ideas for 2018 and have already started on a few but, I need...


Happiness
Over the summer I read the book, "The Happiness Equation," by Neil Pasricha. It was full of great advice and easy, actionable items. Most...


Update on the studio
I've decided to stay in the studio. I did a test run last month at home. I brought my easel and paints home and it just wasn't conducive....


Moving out of the studio...
and into my home. I've been bouncing this idea around for the last few weeks for two reasons. 1. Future Goals (Money). The biggest reason...


My First Commissioned Portrait(s)
I was asked to do portraits of my studio landlord's three children. This was several firsts for me. I've never been asked to do a...


50 Paintings
I spent a good portion of the summer on the east and west coast of the United States, spending time in Virginia, Hawaii, Maine and...


"Almost Heaven, West Virginia"
I wasn't in the state of West Virginia but, I was in the western part of Virginia. I was staying at Nimrod Hall, a retreat for artist,...


4 Invited, 3 Rejected, 1 Waiting
4 Invited, 3 Rejected, 1 Waiting. That's the tally so far for this year's submissions to shows and residencies. I wanted to try and...