Here'a an Impressionist style oil painting demo of birch trees.
Painting with Palette Knife or Brushes. Which way to go?
As an artist sometimes we can get to this point. Which tool to use for our artwork; a palette knife or a brush. Lately, I've been thinking about how much time and energy I've devoted to this useless notion. Meaning, that a painter should only use one tool or the other. Who knows who came up with this nonsense, but it sure as hell stops artists from moving forward. Now, when I paint I don't think of what tool to use...it makes no sense! An artist as well as any other professional should use what he/she needs at that moment to get the job done. I leave you with that; next time you are questioning what tool to use - remind yourself that's nonsense, you're a professional and you can use whatever you need in order to create your artwork.
Here's an Impressionist hillside landscape oil painting!
Modern Impressionist Oil Painting of a Creek - Oil on Canvas - Alla Prima
New Oil Painting Demo - Landscape with Snow and Creek
Oil Painting Demo with Eucalyptus Trees - California Impressionism
Here's an oil painting demo of a cabin in the woods!
A New Still Life Oil painting session Demo with Pink Roses
Having fun with this Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting Demo!
Oil Painting Session! This Is An Impressionist Oil Painting With A River Scene!
Here's An Impressionist Oil Painting Demo Of A Row Boat
Impressionist Oil Painting Of A Sailboat Near Shore!
Oil Painting Demo Of A Hillside With Trees
Here's an oil painting demo of a hillside I did in my studio. I hope you like it! It is much like spontaneous paintings I like to do en Plain Air. The brushwork and immediacy is what I'm going after.
Impressionist Oil Painting Demo With A Seascape and Shore
NEW Impressionist Oil Painting Demo Of A Little Finch Bird. I Hope You Enjoy It!
New oil painting demo showing an Impressionist Seascape with a boat.
Happy Thanksgiving! Here's a little something about gratitude from an artists perspective.
Here's an oil painting demo of a winter landscape with snow.
Hi guys, here's an oil painting demo I did of a winter snow landscape I created. I hope you enjoy it. Please leave your comments below. :)
How To Find Inspiration If You're An Artist
The question of 'how do you get your inspiration' has always bugged me. I've heard it over and over thru all of my art career. I never knew how to answer that and it never sat well with me. When people (especially artists) asked me that question, I knew they were being nice and trying to have a conversation but I also knew that they thought I was some kind of magical being that was born talented and inspiration came to me like something out of a romantic movie.
The idea of inspiration is one of the most misunderstood concepts in the art world. Here's why; because it make you (the artist) believe that inspiration will come to you and then you will get to work. But inspiration does not work that way!! You see the idea that inspiration comes to the artist is a diluted idea that makes you believe that you don't have to do anything and that somehow you're simply blessed to receiving it without giving something for it. And Although, I believe that inspiration is a blessing it only comes to you by working.
In other words, inspiration is like energy. You will have more energy the more you move. That's why an athlete has more energy than someone sitting on a couch all day watching TV. In the same way, inspiration comes to those who take action. Like in the words of Chuck Close; 'Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just show up'.
So next time you find your self without inspiration, please know that it is perfectly normal. You will only receive it by taking constant action.
I hope this helped unveil this often misunderstood concept and you can finally get yourself into the studio and reap the benefits of simply showing up.