Beyond the Edges: Understanding the Blue of the Sky
In my last post, we talked about edge work — how soft, lost, and found edges give clouds their form and life.
The Magic of Air Color: Painting Canyons with Light and AtmosphereThere’s something humbling about standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon. The scale is staggering — cliffs layered in
Muted Greens: The Secret to Believable Greens in Oil Landscapes
When it comes to painting landscapes in oils, one of the most common problems I see students face is managing the
Just How Green Is It?Green in nature isn’t just one flat color—it’s dynamic, with a range of hues depending on light, distance, and the environment. The key to learning how
Blue is one of the most versatile colors in the artist's palette. For me, blue is a very big player in most of my paintings. Understanding how to effectively use blue can
Sky's The Limit When It Comes To BLUE SKIES!!
The focus of this blog is how to paint blue skies that typically fall behind clouds. This is the very important backdrop