How Long Did It Take? The Impossible Question Every Artist Faces
In this email I will attempt to briefly answer one of the most common questions I get about my art...
A Photo Can Convey Image But Not Presence
A few weeks ago someone found themselves crying in my studio while looking at a painting (pictured later in this email).
The Hardest Part of Being an Artist Isn't What You Think
I got quite triggered yesterday over an innocent comment a friend said to me over an innocent coffee.
The One-Word Key to Making a Living as an Artist: Relentless
Someone recently asked me, "in doing what you truly love, how have you made it able to support your lifestyle/future?"
Madrid Blues: A 100-Year-Old Paint Recipe and the Calming Magic of Subtlety
Most people miss the world’s most beautiful details because they’re too busy scrolling.
A Rebellion Against the Boring: Bring Back Color and Self-Expression
If I started a rebellion (just like in Star Wars) that did the following, would you join me?
You Don't Find Your Audience — They Find You
Email subscriber Jerry asked: "I have a huge inventory but cannot find the right audience. Any suggestions?"
AI Is the Ozempic of the Creative Process
A friend (who is a writer) just showed me a website that will write a book for you.