I have learned over the years that it is good for me, and for my own painting journey, to mentor or teach other artists along the way. While I am giving encouragement and advice to them, as a side effect I then also benefit from the relationship and enjoy being part of their development. Looking … continue reading
Underpainting, as the word implies, is an initial layer of paint that generally serves as a base for the subsequent layers of paint that we, the viewer, regard as the finished work. Underpainting can help connect color values, creating a tonal foundation that adds coherence to the painting as a whole, and can help set … continue reading
Visual rhythm exists around us in all spaces and at all moments. What is meant exactly by the term “visual rhythm?” As an abstract concept, we may perhaps define “rhythm” as the perception of patterns. In music, we perceive recurring metric patterns—that is, events in sound that are separated by spaces—as rhythmic. Of course, the … continue reading
A couple of weeks ago Allin and I spent several wonderful days in San Francisco. It usually rained in the morning and evening, but was sunny during the day, and as a result we enjoyed crystal clear springtime weather. We ate great food, traveled around a beautiful city, and went to see Hamilton (which was … continue reading
Toward the end of this month Allin and I will be heading out to San Francisco. Of course at this time of year it always makes sense, as a resident of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, to head toward the warm air, blossoms, and sunshine that beautiful city is associated with. However, atmospheric reasons aside, we are … continue reading
