I Really Need to Write More
I’ve been neglecting my blog The last time I posted an entry here was in the summer of 2022, just before Art on the Rocks. I have been busy. I…
Art on the Rocks returns to Marquette
Art on the Rocks Annual Art FairMattson Lower Harbor Park, Marquette, MISaturday and Sunday, July 30th and 31st, beginning at 10am The Lake Superior Art Association's annual art fair has…
From my Head to the Canvas
My process of creating a landscape painting Imagine taking a walk in the wooded hills in Northern Michigan, or the high desert gorges in New Mexico, or even among the…
Reasons people buy landscape paintings, according to my clients.
The capture of a moment... I’ve given you a brief history of the art of landscape painting. I’ve told you why I paint landscape art. Now, let’s see why people…
painting of train tracks running along Goose Lake in Upper Michigan
Why Do I Create Landscape Paintings?
Why do I, as an artist, paint landscapes? In short, because I love doing it, I'm good at it, and I have fans that love them. How about figures, or…
Jan Brueghel the Elder:
On the Way to Market (detail)
-This is a perfect example of atmospheric perspective.
The beautiful landscape in this painting is more profound and detailed, but still not the main subject.
A Brief History of Landscape Painting
Please note: I am NOT an Art Historian. This is a summary of some quick research and observations of my own. Just to be clear, my research included reading actual…
My Pursuit of Excellence, part 2: What did I Do?
What did I do to pursue excellence in my art? In the past couple of years, I’ve decided to pursue excellence in my art. I told you in part 1…
My Pursuit of Excellence, part 1
Note: I’m not yet a full time artist. I’ve been working towards that goal, but I have a full time career in manufacturing to help support my habit. In the…
Marquette Art Week 2019; My Pursuit of Excellence
Marquette's Art Week officially ended on Saturday. It was a week of artistic activity, including the Art Stroll in downtown Marquette, and culminating with the Fresh Coast Plein Air Festival…
Painting Makeover, the final piece!
Here's my finished painting, "Lake Superior Tempest" This is a 24"h X 36"w oil on stretched canvas for $1200.00. This painting will debut at Madgoodies Studio at the Marquette (MI)…