Monday Morning Art School: What’s your why?
Why do you make art? Think about art? Read about art? These aren’t simple questions; they take time and thought to answer.
Seven weeks in a shipyard
“How much does a Maine windjammer cruise cost?” people sometimes ask. It depends, but having watched the months of preparation every Spring, I’d say they’re worth every penny.
How to start painting (again)
Do you remember what it felt like to draw when you were a child? You were totally in the moment, unconcerned with whether the world liked your work or not. That child is still within you somewhere.
Monday Morning Art School: How do I get more out of social media?
“I’m a 73-year-old artist and I’m having trouble expanding my social media reach. Can you give me any ideas, not just to drive more traffic to my art website, but to make the process less miserable?”
Happiest when painting boats
If painting boats brings you half the joy it brings me, my work here is complete.