Tag Archives: Patience

Axiom #1: The End Product Will Never Be Greater Than the Idea Behind the Artwork.

I’m at the point in life where I love to pass on to others things that I have learned along the way. As I teach and as I ponder great thoughts while painting I come back to some principles, some axioms, over and over again. I thought it would be good to get these writtenContinue reading “Axiom #1: The End Product Will Never Be Greater Than the Idea Behind the Artwork.”

5 “P”s – The First “P” is for Patience

Sometimes progressing in our artistic skills and abilities boils down to exercising patience.  In an instant technology-rich culture, growing in the character quality of patience doesn’t seem productive.  We hear the phrase a lot in leadership circles to not work harder, but to work smarter.  While that has value under some circumstances, the stretching of our intellectContinue reading “5 “P”s – The First “P” is for Patience”