Vibrancy in the Shade

“In some spheres the shadow condition is the condition of greatest growth.  The beautiful Indian corn never grows more rapidly Continue reading →

Autumn Colors Inspire Art

 Well Fall is in the air!  As much as we long for summers here on the North Coast because we Continue reading →

The Joy of Mixing Colors

My painting teacher, Jim Faber (who was a wonderful colorist) said is that “in light there is all colors.”  So Continue reading →

Painting Difficult Subjects

Some subjects freak people out.  When faced with trying to draw or paint someone’s likeness or a panoramic view or Continue reading →

More About Color Theory

In my early twenties I was taken back by learning that someone with whom I had attended High School was studying color theory for Continue reading →

Color Theory Comes to Light in the Shadows

Around 1987 or 1988 I began studying with a very talented and knowledgable colorist painter named Jim Faber.  He explained Continue reading →