Welcome to the Studio Vlog
Finding a Worthy Motive
How do you know when a subject is worth painting? While painting an old silo at Tri B Ranch, I started thinking about Edgar Payne’s idea of the “worthy motive” and how meaning can emerge from a subjec... ...more
Creative Reflections
August 22, 2026•1 min read
Draw Better Trees
Learn 8 simple tips for drawing better trees by understanding their structure, shapes, textures, and natural patterns. Plus, download a free Tree Drawing Tip Sheet to keep with your sketchbook. ...more
Demonstrations ,Creative Practice
August 11, 2026•1 min read
Creative Permission
Watch me demonstrate this simple 4-step method for drawing more lively and realistic birds. ...more
Demonstrations
July 29, 2026•1 min read
See Like an Artist
Seeing like an artist requires forgetting all you know about the subject. ...more
Creative Practice
July 06, 2026•1 min read
Draw Better Birds
Watch me demonstrate this simple 4-step method for drawing more lively and realistic birds. ...more
Demonstrations
June 01, 2026•1 min read
How to Paint a Clark's Nutcracker
In this video, I sketch and then paint a bird called the Clark's Nutcracker in acrylic gouache. ...more
Demonstrations
May 21, 2026•1 min read
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