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How to Defend Your Work
People don't always understand our work, and that is okay. If people are questioning us, we can use it as an opportunity to think about why
Mar 19, 20201 min read
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I Don't Care What You Think
How to feel bulletproof against other people's opinions. Now, of course, I am human, and I do care about other people and their opinions,
Mar 5, 20201 min read
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Fear. Wonderful Fear.
Fear is not always bad. It can be a tool for determining what the right path is for you. Tuning in to fear, and facing it before it becomes
Feb 20, 20201 min read
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How to Look at Abstract Art
This is an episode of "Abstract Thinking" for people that are new to looking at abstract art. I gave some thought to how we look at abstract
Feb 6, 20201 min read
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How Do I Know When a Painting is Done?
This is one of the questions that I am asked most frequently, and I thought that I had a good answer. But I just discovered the real answer.
Jan 23, 20201 min read
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Art Reception Debrief
I I know, it has been a while. I dropped out of the podcasting universe. But a few dedicated fans pulled me back in, and here I am again!
Jan 10, 20201 min read
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Add Excitement with Gelli Printing
It is so hard to keep going day after day when working on a creative endeavor. There is always that fine line between work and play...
Nov 7, 20191 min read
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The Second Most Important Factor in Getting Work
The most important component in getting work as an artist is to have strong art. However, that is not all it takes.
Oct 24, 20191 min read
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First Steps in Creating a Show
Getting started on a show can be exciting and nerve wracking. There is so much to do, and a show can feel like a giant blank canvas- and we
Oct 10, 20191 min read
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Get Yourself Out There
In this episode, I address the importance of getting your physical paintings in new spaces. Finding yourself a show will teach you so much,
Sep 26, 20191 min read
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Creating a Palette
Creating a palette for a body of work
Sep 11, 20191 min read
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Clean Up Your Act
Ok, time for a housekeeping podcast. We all need to take care of our waste paint and water responsibly, and I'm going to tell you just how y
Jun 6, 20191 min read
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You Can't Go Back
You know what it's like: you created a successful painting, and you just want to make it again. But sorry, it can't be done. I need to const
May 23, 20191 min read
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Texture
Texture can be an unsung hero of an artwork, but it can also take over a piece if it isn't used with some intention. Take a listen to this e
May 9, 20191 min read
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What Makes Abstract Art "Good"
If you are a fellow abstract artist, then you know quite well that abstract art can be difficult for some people to understand....
Apr 11, 20191 min read
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80:20 "Rule"
In art, rules are not there to pose restrictions and stifle creativity- just the opposite. We have rules to help the artist move forward...
Mar 21, 20191 min read
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Musically Inspired
Do you paint to music? I was recently contacted by a listener that was looking for some advice on how to create an abstract painting...
Mar 6, 20191 min read
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The Most Important Thing About Color
It can be tricky to work with color, and the culprit is usually one thing: value. If you can teach yourself to see color as value, you...
Feb 21, 20191 min read
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Saturate Yourself in Color
I love bold, bright colors (particularly during these gray New England winters!) but there is a trick to get those colors to pop without...
Feb 7, 20191 min read
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Breaking Down Color Theory
Unlocking color theory will completely change your art. Having confidence in your color choices will bring freshness, excitement and...
Jan 24, 20191 min read
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