For many years I have admired Dorian Vallejo's artwork, from his stunning portraits to his beautiful drawings. When you view his work you feel like you are not only looking at the person he depicts, but also seeing the essence within. His work captures emotion as well as beauty. I have...
Below is a list of recommended reading for the representational artist. On Kitsch by Odd Nerdrum Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters by Robert Beverly Hale The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing: A Contemporary Perspective on the Classical Tradition by Anthony Ryder Human Anatomy for...
This year's Oil Painter's of America, 2015 National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils will be held at Cutter & Cutter Fine Art in St. Augustine, Florida. The show will run from May 1 – May 25, 2015 with paintings available for presale. My painting "The Fall" will be...
I will be teaching a class, The Dramatic Portrait, at The Teaching Studios of Art this spring! The class will be held Monday nights from 6-9pm starting April 6th. I hope to see you there! Click here to register. ...
I am happy to announce that my painting "Assembling the Pieces" has been acquired for the permanent collection of the New Britain Museum of American Art in Connecticut. It's an honor to have my painting along side many of my favorite artists in the Post Contemporary Art room opening in...