What is an Artist - Part 2
I think I am closer to understanding what it means to be an artist. To understand what I am. Most of my artist friends disagree with me...
Thankfully, Obsessions Can't be Dropped
I don't have the answer. Yet, I hope. Figuring this out is my obsession. I recently posted to facebook. "I thought I knew, but I realize...
How to Buy Art with Confidence and Have Fun With the Process
I was talking with a guy who says he knows nothing about art. He has a new house with empty walls and he wants to liven it up. This guy...
The Engineer Artist - Encaustic Fusing DoE
I am an Artist. I am also an Engineer. I am always both but today the engineer really took over in the art. I read a lot about how on...
Why I Map My Emotions
I'm an emotional guy. I may hide it most of the time, but I feel deeply. I care deeply. I am a sucker for the charity emotional...
Exhilaration and Letdown of Success
You've worked on a big important project for months, maybe years. You've put in many long hours, stressed over problems, and rejoiced...
5 Strategies to Buying Art. Only 1 works.
Since becoming a full time artist I have noticed a few common approaches to browsing and buying art. I have a bias for buying directly...
Dancing to the Studio
Today is the the opposite of Friday. On Friday I was looking for anything to do except get in the studio and start working on my new...
How long will the studio wait?
All the stories are complete. All the sketches are done. The wood panels are complete and stacked, waiting for me. The wax, pigments,...