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Documenting the process and the practice:
Stories from my studio
From blank canvas to finished painting: My full process
Last month I talked about the emotional journey of making a painting — the enthusiasm of the start, the faith required in the middle, and the critical moment of knowing when to stop. This month I want to get more practical. I’m sharing my full process: the materials I use and where I buy them, the steps I follow, and why each decision matters to the quality of the finished work.
Behind the Canvas: Q & A with an artist
Whether you’ve been following my work for a while or you’ve just stumbled upon my studio, you might have a few questions about how these paintings come to life. I’ve gathered the most frequent things I’m asked—from the flowers in my garden to the way I use oil paint—to give you a little peek behind the scenes.