Artist Tips: How to Work on Commission
Picking up commission projects can be very lucrative for artists. There are fewer things are more rewarding than knowing someone wants to hire you for your skills and talents. However, working on commission can be very stressful if expectations aren’t established from the beginning. Here are some tips: Establish artwork expectations Meet in advance to talk about […]
Zach’s Bruiser
Zach’s Bruiser 11×14 inches Watercolor on Paper Commission One of my buddies at Full Sail recently lost his long-time companion, Bruiser. When I was asked to paint Bruiser, it was a huge honor because I know how hard it is on an owner when they lose a pet. Not to mention, Bruiser was adorable. Check […]
Artist Feature: Linda Blondheim
Artist Feature Linda Blondheim is the featured artist this Friday. I’ve been admiring Linda’s work on social media for years. Her landscapes are incredible. You can check out her work at https://lindablondheim.com. Tell us about your journey as an artist and how you got to where you are today. I started painting when I was 8 […]
Mushu and Coco
Mushu and Coco 8×10 inches Watercolor on Paper Commission Check out these cuties! Their owner asked me to paint a commission piece to memorialize them. She shared their story….Mushu and Coco were best buds and lived a full life. When the owners moved, they had to have friends take care of them in separate […]
Artist Feature: Holly Tharp
I’m going to try to get back into the habit of interviewing artists for my blog. Each Friday, I plan to feature an artist who inspires me. This week, I’d like to introduce you to Ms. Holly Tharp. Holly Tharp has been one of the most influential artists in my career. She hosted a class […]
Full Sail Studios
Full Sail Studios 8×10 inches Watercolor on Paper Buy Prints or Merchandise I reworked my sketch from a couple weeks ago and created a finished version of the Full Sail Studios and Full Sail Live building. When I posted this on Instagram and Facebook, the school decided to pick it up and repost it on […]
Grand Ole
Grand Ole 22×15 inches Watercolor on Paper Commission I was asked to paint this piece as a commission for a work friend. He plans to give it to his wife for her birthday. They both love original art and big trees and he wanted to give her something special. It’s always fun to bring someone’s […]
Full Sail Studios Sketch
Full Sail Studios Sketch 4×5 inches Watercolor on Paper It’s no secret I love working at Full Sail University. It’s a magical place and one of the leading schools for entertainment media. I started working at Full Sail 8 years ago as an Associate Course Director for a class called Business Storytelling and Brand Development. […]
Pink Tulip
Pink Tulip 5×7 inches Watercolor on Paper I took a break from painting for a while to recover from some health issues. Chronic migraines are no fun!! I’ve been feeling much better lately, thank God! …Working my way back into the groove with some small pieces! Here’s a pink tulip to start.
Maui Mood
Maui Mood 22×22 inches Watercolor on Paper I love plumeria flowers. I fell in love with them on our first trip to Hawaii. Hawaii is such a beautiful place, it was a life-changing vacation for us. We’ve been back since and still consider it to be one of our favorite places to be. Plumeria flowers […]