Blog — inspiration

New Year's Resolutions only last the first week of January for most artists. In fact, only 8% of resolutions are actually kept. Psychologist Paul Marciano says the key to keeping your resolutions involves creating an attainable goal, executing a thought-out strategy, and measuring progress along the way. I've compiled a list of realistic art resolutions they will help you paint your mark in 2018.

Fall brings leaf peepers out in droves to see the changing of the seasons. With a dramatic show of color the verdant leaves of summer die and a carpet of white rolls out across the nation. Artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe have depicted this subject matter, her 1924 painting of “Autumn Leaves” was completed at Lake George where she liked to gather leaves for their striking diversity, shape and color. Much like O'Keeffe, I find foliage a muse I feel compelled to capture. Every fall Chris and I travel to North Carolina for a vacation exploring the flora and fauna...

Trying to make it as a fine artist is hard work, but it is not impossible. I have to supplement my income with freelance work, which is OK by me. I have 20 years experience in commercial art so I never have to look far to find interesting side projects. I recently started working with Visual Sports Photography in both a marketing and photography capacity. Visual Sports is a Lakeland photography studio that shoots individual and team photos of youth sports leagues. Photo Shoot On a recent Saturday morning I was at a football field in St. Pete by 7:15...