Why I fell in love with the Berkshires
The Berkshires have drawn artists for more than a century. They are full of natural beauty, luminous light and New England history, and they’re just a few hours from New York and Boston.
Monday Morning Art School: nocturnes and water
Water and nocturnes are both just a little mysterious. They’re also two of the most rewarding subjects to learn to paint.
Even advanced artists take classes
If you’re an artist, I hope this show reminds you that lifelong learning isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a hallmark of professionalism. And if you simply enjoy fine art, I hope you’ll stop by.
National juried shows should ban (or cover) signatures
“I will not judge another show where artists are allowed to submit signed work,” a juror told me. Judges are human, and signatures are basically spoilers.
Monday Morning Art School: oil or acrylic gesso?
As with almost everything in oil painting, there isn’t one perfect choice for a ground. There is only the surface that best supports your process.