For a while I have consistently been working on painting abstracts and collages. All of a sudden I will have the urge to be creative and return to watercolor. Usually it is because of something I have experienced by viewing nature. A couple of weeks ago I visited the Atlanta Botanical Gardens with a friend. […]
Be Creative – Inspiration for Artists
It happens to even the most creative people. Not in the mood, creative juices not flowing, no energy, severe distraction; the list goes on and on for excuses to not create. Over the years I have become very familiar with the list and even invented a couple of my own excuses. Since being in the […]
Be Creative – Collage On Clayboard
After working on acrylic abstracts for several weeks, I felt the urge to return to collage and wanted to try something new that I found at the art supply store. Clayboard is a hard surface with ground up kaolin clay applied to hard board and then sanded very smooth to a finish that is very […]
Be Creative – Abstract X19 – Abstract Pa
Sometimes art gives you a surprise if you allow yourself to be creative and be open to experimenting. I started the painting featured in this week’s blog/video late at night with no idea or plan in mind except that I wanted to use some left over paint before I went to bed so I would […]
Be Creative – Abstract Painting Techniqu
For any of you that follow my blog, yo are aware that I tried the thin layers of acrylic paint in my last painting, Abstract X15, and was fascinated with both the abstract painting technique and the painting that was created by the process using the technique. I decided to try another version of the […]