We all want to give ourselves the best chance at having our work licensed on multiple-sized products. So it’s not surprising that one of the questions I get asked the...

I get asked a lot about my favorite tools, and when I love something, trust me, I love nothing more than talking about it. So let’s talk about my favorite...

Gone are the days when it was uncool to paint from a photo. Some of you may have no idea, but painting from a photo was frowned upon once –...

If you’re like me, you might not consciously think about color theory – let’s be honest, it all feels a bit scientific for a right-brained artist, am I right? Never...

“Sketching is a waste of time – and I’m no good at it!”  Sound familiar?  If you feel defeated every time you pick up a pencil to sketch, I get...

Art tools can get expensive. So, it’s always best to take good care of them. Help them lead a long, happy life in your studio. But that’s easier said than...

Ever find yourself hovering over your artwork in that final stretch, muttering “Am I really done? I’m not sure I like my painting – I think it needs something…more!” Then...

Okay, so I have a thought-provoking question for you. Do you think a paint-by-number kit can help you become a better artist? (You know the drill – you get a...

The *one* tool I’m just obsessed with right now?  Markers! Yep, that’s right. Good old-fashioned markers. The kind you played with as a child. Maybe there’s just something nostalgic about...

Illustrating and writing a book takes some careful planning. And there’s more to it than you might realize!  Here are the steps I took to create my new book “How...