Lately, I’ve been seeing and hearing a lot of negative talk when it comes to acrylic pouring. It was even part of a FAQ post on the blog. Maybe it’s always been there and my bubble was just too thick to be burst by some less than thoughtful words, but now I know that there …
Recently, I was invited to have a solo art show at a business grand opening. Awesome! Then suddenly all the preparation and planning required for a successful show hits me in the gut! What have I gotten myself into? I have a lot to decide…what paintings do I have to show? What paintings do I …
You’re Going to Be the Solo Featured Artist…Oh My! Read More »
As one of the moderators for the Acrylic Pouring group on Facebook, I’m very lucky to interact with a number of artists on a daily basis. Sometimes, because the group is just so massive, it’s easy to lose a question or two in the mix, and that’s what Pour it Out will focus on: frequent …
As my self-confidence as an artist has grown, so too has my intense, almost undeniable urge to buy every art supply I see! Paints, mediums, brushes, even stirring sticks—I’ve become a mid-level supply hoarder. This wasn’t always the case though. When I first began pouring, I didn’t have a budget set aside for art supplies …
Arting Affordably: Pour Out Your Paint, Not Your Money Read More »
Artists are an eclectic bunch of weirdos, aren’t we? We see beauty in strange places. Especially in our big, vibrant Facebook community—creative, imaginative art comes in all shapes and sizes. As a moderator in the group, I see just about every reported post that comes through. Sometimes the posts are spam, sometimes it’s a violation …
I’ve been on a gray kick lately—and I don’t mean my mood! It seems like soft or deep cool grays have found their way into every corner of my life… my studio walls, my clothes, and now, my pours. Creating a gray monochromatic pour might not seem very exciting, but there’s something very classy about …
This pour was not intended to be a ‘How To’ instructional video but rather a shot of inspiration for all of us who stopped pouring over the holidays. With that in mind here is the supply list, process, finished product, and a couple of extra things. Supplies I Used: Miscellaneous paint colors mixed with various …
I wish I was able to say that my emerging career as an artist is something that I am solely responsible for, that I have done everything thus far on my own, and that the responsibility for my success rests solely on my own shoulders, but that isn’t true. When they say it takes a …
The Importance of Reaching Out To Your Local Art Community Read More »
How many times have you seen an advertisement for a miracle pill that promises to magically cure, prevent or treat a serious condition? Imagine paying $100 for this pill, expecting it to perform. Now, imagine how disappointed you would be if you took this magic $100 medicine and nothing happened. Sadly, this scenario happens all …
A collector emailed me yesterday and asked about the inspiration behind my work, specifically the piece “I Can Almost Reach.” I realize now that the inspiration behind my work isn’t something I’ve publicly spoken at length about, which is honestly a grievous error on my part. So much of art is inherently personal, every painting …
