There is no ‘artistic type’
The idea of an “artistic type” is seductive—and wrong. Art isn’t personality or talent; it’s learned attention, practiced decisions, and a process anyone can build.
Why care about composition?
Composition is the quiet engine of a successful painting. It’s the part viewers feel before they start thinking rationally. It’s also the part painters often skip past too quickly.
Monday Morning Art School—trust the process
Let go of outcome-based thinking and rediscover joyful, confident, process-driven artmaking rooted in exploration, technique, and authentic creative growth.
‘I should have done that’ is a pointless sentiment.
Holiday regrets are pointless. December scatters us, but January brings us back to the easel. Forgive the “should haves” and make space for your creative reset.
A maritime painting that’s not out to sea
If you’re into nautical art or coastal Maine vibes, you’ll love American Eagle in Dry Dock. It’s my most-viewed painting — a peek at a schooner hauled out for winter work — and it’s a great gift for anyone who loves boats or New England life.