Monthly Archives: October 2009

Sometimes I only have a vague notion of my next image. It comes to me sometimes in the middle of the night or driving in the car. But it keeps coming to me again and again slowly taking shape and … Continue reading →

Image by Pablo Esteban via Flickr There is a dynamic relationship one needs to have with nature. Avoiding passivity is essential to being an artist. One needs to be in an active state of being that can allow nature to … Continue reading →

“You can’t draw a head until you see it whole. It’s not easy. Try it. When I first realized this it seemed that I had to stretch my brain in order to get it around a whole head. It seemed … Continue reading →

“Art is autobiographical…you cannot put more into your art than you yourself contain.” This quote by Jonas Lie places great responsibility on the artist. One is called not only to be exceptionally skilled as regards to one’s craft but more … Continue reading →