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Be a Con Artist

March 27, 2013 In Art Instruction Fine Art Motivational My Random Favorites Portraiture World View 4 Comments

“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” Pablo Picasso Here’s the ugly truth about being an artist. Actually, its not really so ugly, once you get over the initial shock. It’s your job […]

The Philosophy Behind the Power of Positive Painting

March 20, 2013 In Art Instruction Fine Art Motivational World View 5 Comments

The Power of Positive Painting (P3) The Philosophy Behind the P3 Method As the title suggests, my philosophy of teaching, as well as my approach to painting itself, is positive. I encourage my students to take positive action, always moving forward […]

Renewing Custom Massage

March 18, 2013 In Special Offers World View 2 Comments

Renewing Custom Massage If you are ever in need of a renewing custom massage or facial treatment, Marina Hackel is your go to gal in Charleston. Here’s what she has to say about her mission: Massage is not simply a technique, but […]

When is Faster Better?

March 18, 2013 In Art Instruction Motivational Portraiture World View 6 Comments

Here’s today’s first quick sketch, redeemed by the owner of GoCharlestonDeals.com. There are about three days left to get your sketches in, at half price. Check out that G0CharlestonDeals link above for more info about the deal. I find the […]

Perfectionism – The Perils of Making Rough Places Smooth

March 13, 2013 In Art Instruction Fine Art Motivational World View 3 Comments

Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth. Luke 3:5 One might argue the spiritual arch is one of […]

Fighting the Good Fight

March 12, 2013 In Art Instruction Fine Art Motivational Portraiture World View 2 Comments

“A man paints with his brains and not with his hands.” Michelangelo Buonarroti Try explaining this to a fellow who’s just spent $350 on art supplies, thinking if only he had the right brush, all his troubles would be over. […]

My Personal Best

March 8, 2013 In Art Instruction Fine Art Motivational World View 2 Comments

You can’t do better than to do the best you can. Trouble comes when people base their concept of their personal best on a mental construct dragged up from their past experiences, or worse, the past experiences of others, which […]

Figure Painting Session

March 6, 2013 In Art Instruction Fine Art Portraiture World View 10 Comments

What interests me most is neither still life nor landscape: it is the human figure. Henri Matisse We had another figure drawing session at my studio last evening. Lots of fun. I have logged countless hours in front of the […]

The Vernissage of The Real Princess Kate Portrait

March 4, 2013 In Art Instruction Fine Art My Random Favorites Portraiture World View 14 Comments

The Real Princess Kate Portrait Last evening we had the much anticipated Vernissage of Cate’s portrait “The Real Princess Kate,” surrounded by dear friends. Now it is time to share it with the world. Click to see the finished portrait […]

Surviving Spirit

February 28, 2013 In Art Instruction My Random Favorites World View 4 Comments

When I hear the voices, real or imagined, clambering around me, of those who wish for me to fail, seeming hell bent on undermining my bliss, I have finally learned to laugh. Sure, I know my videos may be seen […]

Is Art Cool?

February 20, 2013 In Art Instruction Fine Art World View 3 Comments

Following is an excerpt from one of the Chapters in my book, Point of Art. I’m not a cool person. They can dress me up to look cool. I’ve played cool on TV. But I’m really not cool. That’s ok, […]

Those Who Teach, Stand the Most to Learn.

February 15, 2013 In Art Instruction Fine Art My Random Favorites World View No Comment

“I know no more sacred duty than to rear and educate a child.” Ludwig van Beethoven. If you want to learn something, really learn it, try teaching it. Often, in my classes, I ask other students to explain a concept […]

Negative People

February 9, 2013 In Art Instruction Fine Art My Random Favorites Portraiture World View 6 Comments

I wonder about all these “negative” people my friends talk about from whom they always seem to be running. Who are they? I have a hunch that sometimes these “negative” people, or non-people, may really be those who don’t happen […]

Painting the Finish

February 6, 2013 In Art Instruction Fine Art Portraiture World View 2 Comments

“No one is an artist unless he carries his picture in his head before painting it, and is sure of his method and composition.” Claude Monet. This conundrum is found in all disciplines. I equate the creative process to riding […]

My New Play

February 5, 2013 In Art Instruction Fine Art My Random Favorites World View 5 Comments

Colorful characters, along with clever twists and turns of circumstance are lots of fun on stage but without ideas, it’s just another sitcom. rm As I work on my play I am struck by the challenges of balancing theme and […]

Ego Triggers

February 3, 2013 In Art Instruction Fine Art My Random Favorites World View 9 Comments

“It is a singular sensation to see and hear one’s self praised, and then to be conscious of one’s own imperfections as I am. I always regard such occasions as admonitions to get nearer the unattainable goal set for us […]

Clearing a Path for Creativity

January 30, 2013 In Art Instruction My Random Favorites World View 2 Comments

For many years I thought being positive was a process of denying my fears and resentments, the main obstacles for a creative flow, and replacing them with love and acceptance. The Law of Attraction is great stuff but I have […]

The Role of the Master

January 26, 2013 In Art Instruction Motivational My Random Favorites World View 2 Comments

In life we take turns being the master or the apprentice. Often we are both at once. These distinctions are always by mutual agreement. It is through these relationships that we grow. Some master/apprentice arrangements are healthy. Some are not. […]

Where Will Your Portrait End Up?

January 22, 2013 In Art Instruction Fine Art Motivational Portraiture World View 3 Comments

“Thank the work of our hands: weaving steel into bridges, finishing one more report for the boss on time, stitching another wound or uniform, the first brush stroke on a portrait, or the last floor on the Freedom Tower jutting […]

Oprah 200 Men

January 21, 2013 In Motivational My Random Favorites World View 5 Comments

In my 25 years of doing this, I’m more proud of these two shows than almost anything else I’ve done in my career. These are two of the most phenomenal shows I’ve ever done.” Oprah Winfrey I was invited in […]

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