Hmmm, that could mean “creating a picture of tools using a pencil”. It doesn’t. It means this blog post is going to explain to you some tools used in drawing. I probably used all the techniques (except the last one) in this drawing called “Release”. An eraser shouldn’t need explaining. It erases; you get that! […]
More Drawing Lessons
On Tuesdays, I teach people how to draw. You can read a bit more about it here on my website. I love to help people draw in pencil. The only people who haven’t learned are the ones who quit too soon. Why did they quit? Because it wasn’t instant. or it was too hard, or […]
3 Little Known Factors that Could Affect Your Ability to Draw
Pencil drawing from the upcoming book The Cabins of Wilsonia I have a theory about people who draw. It is based on teaching people how to draw since 1994. In addition to teaching people how to draw, I draw myself. (Oh? You didn’t know that about me?) I have also spoken to many people who […]
A Drawing Success Story
I have a favorite customer named Bob. In Artspeak, he would be referred to as a “collector”. (I try to avoid Artspeak in this blog, because I think it is read by more normal folks than those who use Artspeak.) Bob has a wonderful wife, with whom I have been acquainted since 1973. Really! She […]
Wise Up
I regularly read Michael Hyatt‘s blog. He addresses many topics, and words fail me when trying to describe his blog. Business? Publishing? Marketing? Being a better human? Life? All of the above! Recently he wrote on the difference between a wise person and a foolish one. The definition of being wise came down to 3 things: […]
Self-Interviewing again
pencil drawing of Wilsonia cabin for the book The Cabins of Wilsonia Hey California Artist, are you still working on that book, that cabin book of drawings? So glad you asked that question! Yes I am, and the completed drawings are stacking up. How many have you finished now? 48 at last count. How many […]
Jana-of-all-trades or Master of One?
This piece is called “Less Traveled”. I believe in taking the less traveled road, which is one of the reasons I am not on Facebook. I read blogs – art blogs, business blogs, marketing blogs, inspirational blogs, knitting blogs, humor blogs, travel blogs, writing blogs and art marketing blogs. The writers of these blogs are […]
The Business of Art in Tulare County
This began as a plum orchard, then I added pink and renamed it Peach Orchard. February is so beautiful here in Tulare County! The drawing is sold, but I can always do another one for you. Today you can find me at the Farm Equipment Show, also known as The World Ag Expo. I’ll be hanging […]
Is The Fat Lady Singing?
Not yet. Looks finished. It isn’t. It will stay in the studio for awhile so I can evaluate it, refine it, spend some time adding a few more layers, emphasizing the contrast, darkening the darks, and finally, taking a decent photo.
Goodbye, Unc
This post is only related to my art in that it shows a portrait of my uncle that I drew in 2001. Please forgive me for indulging in a bit of personal talk today. I’ll bring my professional self back tomorrow. Here is the obituary as written by his sister-in-law with a few additions by […]