Brush Hour

Can you guess what my next realism oil painting will be? Just what is in that box? [...]

Deadlines aren't usually my thing, but this one surprised me. From finishing a demo painting and write-up on time to discovering how a simple schedule can transform productivity, I share why deadlines don't have to be the enemy — and how they might even help your creative process. [...]

As I start thinking about my next collection, a new idea has taken flight. It involves a bird; not decorative, not random, but chosen very deliberately. And not as a departure from my usual still life, but as a part of the story. So, come on… which bird feels like the obvious choice for my paintings? Have a guess! [...]

The start of the year is my cue to reset my art studio practice. While a new demo painting for Artist & Illustrators magazine is underway (and under wraps), I'm revisiting an earlier figurative painting and quietly plotting ideas for my next contemporary art collection. [...]