How to Increase Productivity: Play

How to Increase Productivity: Play

How to Increase productivity?.. Play! Here is part two of my three part installment on how to increase production in your art studio. Are you not feeling as creative these days?. Try increasing productivity with play. Play in a different medium, play with an unlikely...
How to Increase Productivity: Journal

How to Increase Productivity: Journal

When you start to feel life is too crazy to create, here is how to increase your productivity when dealing with so many daily distractions: My three essential tips are daily journaling, establish accountability and go play to remove the fog. “Snow Fog” by Sandra Mucha...
How to Title Your Artwork

How to Title Your Artwork

I am often asked how to title your artwork. I respond, “A title ideally is a bridge between the artist and the viewer. How did it make you feel, or what memory drove you to create it? Sometimes it is as simple as labeling it with the main color, place, or its...
2019 Student Art Contest List

2019 Student Art Contest List

This week I will be a visiting artist at my son’s elementary school for their fine arts day. At that time I will be sharing how artwork is not complete until it has a viewer. I will also discus how to pick a contest, and the joy of putting your art out into the...
How to Winterize Your Camera.

How to Winterize Your Camera.

Capturing outdoor winter inspiration can be tricky. I have learned to pack a hand warmer and a large self-sealing bag before heading out into brutal temps.Years ago in Minnesota my camera stopped working. I was shooting in 10 degree temps for just a few minutes when...