about these new landscapes
This latest body of work began with a small plein air painting of a summer day in Lisbon Maine. I set up in the corner of the back field, in the shade of the woods because of the heat and…
Influences & Influencers
Like most artists, I am often asked who has influenced me the most. It's an interesting question, and one that, at least for me, changes all the time. No one works in a vacuum, and no one is entirely self…
How To Buy Art
At the end of my essay Why Buy Art? we determined we buy it because it makes us happy. Still, for many people, buying original art has an air of exclusivity about it, something only people with a lot of money…
Artificial Intelligence vs Human Intelligence
“All labor of love must have something beyond mere mechanism at the bottom of it.” -The New Path, 1865 “We’re watching the death of artistry unfold right before our eyes” -OmniMorpho via Twitter 2022 Artificial Intelligence vs Human Intelligence The…
Rembrandt’s Cheek
This little self portrait by Rembrandt is a small miracle and a tour de force of the Dutch master's skill and visual intelligence. The subtle variations of value and color in Rembrandt's face, particularly in the shadows, are perfectly modulated and…
Essay for FIVE who paint outside exhibit
Essay for the exhibit: FIVE who paint outside A.P.E. Gallery 126 Main Street Northampton, MA March 4 - 28, 2021 Painting outside can be a struggle, especially when compared to working in the comfort of a studio from photographs. Painting…