It was painter Jim Lamb that first introduced me to Mike and Ike. I took a workshop with Jim when I first…
Going off on a Tangent
I don’t know about you, but when I first started drawing, I would get so excited about a subject that I…
Seeing the Masses
Imagine yourself walking down a forested path, coming around a corner and thinking, “What a nice view, I’d love to draw it.”…
Drawing with S O U L
Most people would agree that soul is an important ingredient in art. Art derives from passion and emotion. I’d like to suggest a…
Finding the Focal Point
The focal point in a drawing establishes a place for your eye to start before it moves around the picture and…
Composing a Drawing
Composition is a topic that befuddles many a budding artist. I find it helpful to start with the meaning of…
More About Style
One thing I’d like to make clear before going any farther: there is no right or wrong way to draw. …
Developing Style
Learning about other artists, getting to know how they use materials and approach a subject, is valuable and inspiring. Many…
Lessons from Leonardo
Many years ago I visited my first major art museum. I remember going from room to room in the National Gallery in London…
What if I make a mistake?
One of the many lessons I’ve learned in art is that making a mistake with permanent ink is not the end of…
Love to Draw 