Starting a painting can sometimes feel daunting. Especially when we know that often our start will determine how ultimately successful the work may be. So many things to think about! Here are four basic steps to getting a strong start on your landscape painting, whether you are working in the studio or outdoors. We are […]
American Tonalist Society Exhibition
The 2nd Biennial Exhibition of The American Tonalist Society was held this past week at the historic Salmagundi Club in New York City, Although I was unable to attend I did follow the events online. I was pleased to learn that my painting Winter Woods won the Patron’s Award! I completed this painting in 2021 […]
Mix Spring Greens!
Spring is here and that means spring greens! Many landscape painters find spring greens particularly challenging to mix and harmonize. Have a look at this video for some suggestions on how to mix harmonious spring greens! P.S. Our On Demand classes in painting the landscape are a great way to learn more about color mixing, […]
Find Your Authentic Voice As A Landscape Painter
For over twenty years I have taught what I call the nuts and bolts of landscape painting—foundational concepts like values, color, drawing, and composition, as well as techniques like indirect painting, brushwork, and direct painting. I also wrote a book called Painting the Woods in which I wrote about how my process is tied to a deep […]