Paint Diary 9/10/2025
I have been reading more than painting for the past ten days. This is immensely important for the practice as we zoom out and recognize it as a multi-decade practice…
Painting from Life versus Painting from a Photograph
Is painting from life harder than painting from a photographic reference? Many people will say yes, I am here as a contrarian to say… Not necessarily, it depends. You may…
Painting a Self-Portrait
When painting a self-portrait in oil, is 3rd time the charm? It was for me. This fall will mark my six year anniversary of learning how to paint with oil. …
The Artist’s Guide to Sharing Art on Reddit
Opinionated insights for navigating Reddit as an artist. First things first: Likes are not a Qualitative Metric Let us never forget that. If you're an artist working within a visual…
A Love Letter to Houston’s Graffiti Park
Does the demolition of Graffiti Park mark the end of an era for Houston Public Art? Short answer: yes, probably. Honestly, I’m surprised it took them this long. And by…
Houston Plein Air Bicycle Painting
A gear-heavy analysis of what goes into a self-supported plein air bicycle mission in Houston, Texas. Ambitious Beginnings At the beginning of this year, I decided I would aim to…
Painting of the Week Episode 8 : Henri Matisse
Painting of the Week – Episode 8: Henri Matisse Welcome back to another delightful Painting of the Week! This time, we’re diving into the colorful, bold world of Henri Matisse.…
Painting of the Week Episode 7 : Sainer
Painting of the Week – Episode 7: Sainer ETAM’s Masterful Mural Welcome to another vibrant episode of Painting of the Week! This time, we’re stepping beyond the canvas and into…
Painting of the Week Episode 6: Van Gogh
Van Gogh and the Japanese Influence: A Revolution in Art Welcome to another light-hearted dive into the colorful world of art! In this episode, we’re focusing on one of the…
Painting of the Week Episode 5 : Hokosai
Exploring the Iconic Wave: Hokusai's The Great Wave of Kanagawa Welcome back to another episode of Painting of the Week! Today, we’re diving into one of the most iconic images…