The more I paint, the more humbled I become. There are times when I paint and all the elements fit in perfectly and it seems as if I've finally gained mastery. I go through the day feeling victorious, thinking, "haha...am genius after all...." Only to come crashing down like Icarus on the very next painting.…
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Learning to Draw: the virtues of copying
Originality is a quality highly prized in art. How does one begin to be original? By learning the basics. When it comes to learning the craft of painting and drawing, I believe that there's nothing more beneficial than copying and studying great works of art. It's how I taught myself to draw and then to…
“In the Moonlight”
My inspiration for this is a small copper painting by Adam Elsheimer, "The Flight into Egypt." Painted in 1609, it was the first painting of its kind which showed the biblical scene in a nocturnal forest, as described by Matthew (2:13). His contemporaries marveled at his rendering of the Milky Way, which has never been…
“Rules of Engagement” and Santos
My first landscape featuring the area around Santa Fe. In my painting studio I have a view of pinon trees on a hill. I witness ravens, rabbits, lizards and prairie dogs. This painting incorporates a lot of Santa Fe. My Santo Nino from the Philippines feels right at home in this land. I suppose my…
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