Spring Sale in 2 Weeks
May 8 is fast approaching! With the exception of any last-minute additions I’m able to make to my available artwork before the Spring Sale, you can now see what original …
Preparations for Art By Cedar Spring Sale
The Art By Cedar Spring Sale is fast approaching! The dates are May 8-14. For weeks now I’ve been working on multiple works in progress all at once–starting new paintings …
Why Is Art Expensive?
Years ago, I wrote an article attempting to explain why art costs what it does, for anyone who may not know what goes on behind the pricing of the paintings …
Artist Interview
Today I was sent some questions by a college student requesting an interview. Scroll down to read my answers. Earlier this week, I also took some new head shots in …
Portland Art Show Next Week!
Portland, OR folks: Come see me and my work at this pop-up art show next Saturday 9/17! I will not tell you anything about the paintings I’ll be showing, as …
PDXOS Community 6 Preview Show
Please join me at this upcoming art event! My artwork will be on display and it’s a great chance to meet some local SE Portland artists if you are in …
Salem Art Festival & Portland Open Studios
On Friday, I worked a booth at the Salem Art Festival, spreading the word about Portland Open Studios! Portland Open Studios is a group of just over 100 artists in the …
6 Words That Bring More Art Buyers
“I offer interest free payment plans!” These 6 words are responsible for getting many of my paintings into the hands of excited art buyers–people who, without the option of a payment plan, …
My Techie Roots: The Advantages of Being a Multi-Skilled Artist
In case you missed it, this article about the “birth of the creative entrepreneur” is a pretty good read. While of course the world and the way artists work have …
How to Attach a Hanging Wire to a Painting
Every painter needs to be proficient at attaching hanging wires! This is a simple task that I’ve done hundreds of times and is very easy to do–if you have the …