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CREATIVE PROCESS



Reflections on Creative Rest
Creativity is like the tide. Every time it goes out, no matter how far, it always, eventually, returns. Reflections on inspiration,...


From Field Sketch to a HUGE Watercolor Painting
Notes and behind-the-scenes insights on the thoughts, materials, and processes that I use to turn a small field sketch into a much larger painting!


Art Residencies: Advice for Applying and Other Considerations
I've had the privilege of attending 18 art residencies around the world. This article shares my thoughts on choosing residencies, tips for applying, and many other things to think about when exploring these awesome opportunities.


Fall in the Southwest: Favorite Colors
Exploring my favorite colors for painting the desert southwest landscapes of Utah.


Thumbnail Sketches
This small drawing is called a thumbnail sketch, and it is one of the most powerful tools we have to learn about a landscape and set our...


Studying Light: A Fast Painting Exercise
Sometimes we don’t have time to make a full painting. Instead, try creating short, small, and fun studies of changes you see in a landscape.

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