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Mad Enchantment: What Claude Monet Can Teach Us About Making Art in Difficult Times
In this episode, I review Mad Enchantment: Claude Monet and the Painting of the Water Lilies by Ross King—a moving account of Monet’s final years, his enormous Water L...
You Are Only King for a Day: Make Time Count Now
There comes a time in middle age when we may find ourselves looking backward with nostalgia and forward with worry. But while we are doing that, the present moment — t...
Why Persistence Matters More Than Talent
How do artists improve, grow, and eventually succeed?Not through talent alone, and certainly not through inspiration every day. More often, the difference is persisten...
What Colors for Toning Your Canvas?
What color should you tone your canvas with? In this video I look at the best toning colors for different painting subjects including landscapes, seascapes, and portra...
5 Reasons to Tone Your Canvas Before Painting
An artist recently asked me: “Why bother toning your canvas if you’re going to cover it with opaque paint anyway?” It’s a great question — and there are five solid rea...