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The Alchemy Of Self: Plein Air Painting In The Mountains Of Colorado
I thought the day would be a fun proof of concept for my DIY plein air painting rig, to prove to myself that it’s a viable setup for a strenuous and difficult hike.
What it turned into was the most difficult hike I’ve ever done and a proof of concept for so much more.
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Jul 272 min read


Notes & Advice 12: Tapping Into The Creative Flow
Creativity is a universal force that we can tap into by opening up our awareness and observational skills through artistic training.
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Oct 19, 20232 min read


The Three Hands Of God
A triptych spanning 12 years and a few different eras of my painting and stylistic evolution, this trio of paintings addresses the tense...
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Mar 14, 20233 min read


What Is Art? (Part 2)
Last year I started collecting my thoughts on the continual debate in my head about what art is, and how it can be (among other things)...
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Apr 30, 20146 min read
Art & Life 2: Artistic Karma
(The following is an excerpt from a longer text I wrote a few years ago, posted here in order to explain in detail–with helpful hints–the...
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May 3, 20125 min read


Art & Life: 12 suggestions for breaking through artist’s block
Artistic blocks and dry spells are a phenomenon that nearly every artist expereinces at one time or another in life. A recent email from...
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Mar 5, 20123 min read
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