The P Word

Thus far we’ve talked about three ways of representing three dimensions on a two-dimensional surface: overlapping shapes, diminishing size, and…

Deeper into Depth

In the Northwest there are hills and mountains galore. I love seeing the layers of light as I hike or…

How do you draw a road that goes for a miles, or mountains in the distance, the fullness of a shade tree…

One question I’m frequently asked is, “How do you know what to put into a drawing and how do you decide…

I’m usually a pretty positive person. I make an effort to avoid negativity. Except in art. Learning to see and…

In honor of Halloween, I’m going to draw some pumpkins. Recently I joined some friends to draw and paint at a…

For many, simply selecting a subject to draw can be a fearsome task, let alone finding the right vantage point,…

I love the brilliance of Fall colors. Since I live in a predominantly green part of the world, the…

Today, I’m just going to draw. There’s no better way to improve drawing skills than to practice. Draw everyday if you…

It’s cloudy today. After a very sunny summer, the landscape outside now looks dull and uniformly gray. But is it…