Commissioned work: The Thompson House
I was commissioned to create this house portrait, which is being gifted from a daughter to her parents. They recently sold their family home. This painting is to commemorate all …
Forest Perspective
Here is “Forest Perspective,” 36″ x 12″. It’s been shipped off to a client in Utah who commissioned this piece to be given as a Christmas gift to his wife, …
Children’s Book Illustration: Behind the Scenes
I am the illustrator of the children’s book A Search for the Northern Lights by Elizabeth Rusch and Izzi Rusch,* published by West Margin Press. I originally made this presentation …
Oils vs. Acrylics: What are the differences? Which should you choose and why?
Here is an in-depth explanation of the differences between oil paints and acrylic paints. Helpful for artists who are trying to decide which of these two wonderful mediums to explore. …
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 …