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What Are Positive and Negative Shapes? “A good composition is not just what you add—it’s also what you don’t add.” Before You Begin For a deeper understanding, be sure to review my earlier posts: SHAPE: A Foundational Guide (June 19,…
Why Format Matters in Art Many students begin drawing without first considering the format. Yet format is not an afterthought—it should be the first decision, even before planning the composition. Would a horizontal format best emphasize New York’s towering skyscrapers?…
Watercolor has a unique character—fluid, transparent, and luminous—that comes alive through skilled technique. My demonstrations highlight core methods: flat wash, graded wash, wet-on-wet, and glazing. Each technique produces its own distinct effect, and mastering these foundations sets the stage for…
Serendipity at the Legion of Honor: My Personal Encounter It was many years ago in San Francisco when I stumbled upon one of the most memorable mistakes of my life. Scanning event listings in a local paper or magazine, I…
On my recent trip to San Francisco, I found myself once again drawn to my two favorite museums — the de Young in Golden Gate Park and the Legion of Honor overlooking the Pacific Ocean. I’ve visited them many times…
Understanding color temperature is fundamental in both visual art and lighting. It shapes how artists express mood, depth, and atmosphere, making it a powerful tool for visual storytelling. *Helpful post for this lesson: Color: Painting Color Wheel – Beginner’s Guide…
Please also check out the past exhibition posts (links down below), as many noteworthy exhibitions are still ongoing. I won’t repeat here those already mentioned in the past, but they are truly worth visiting if you have the opportunity. JUNE 9,…
Introduction Many artists are familiar with terms like monochromatic painting and tonal painting, but the concept of painting with a single hue plus a range of grays is rarely labeled with a widely established phrase for this method. For teaching…
Cross-hatching involves layering lines at varying angles to develop value to represent light, shadow, and form. When the lines are placed close together, they produce darker tones; when spaced apart, they create lighter areas. In this lesson, we’ll explore the…
Post Image: Georgia O’Keeffe, Hollyhock Pink with Pedernal, Oil on Canvas, 1937. Image Courtesy of WikiArt Exploring the Artist’s World through My New Mexico Journey Post Image: Georgia O’Keeffe, Pelvis lV, Oil on Masonite, 1944. Image courtesy of WikiArt Georgia…
