The Studio Journal
Why I Paint From Reference Photos (And What I A...
Every oil painting I make starts with a reference photo. Almost none of them end there.
Why I Paint From Reference Photos (And What I A...
Every oil painting I make starts with a reference photo. Almost none of them end there.
The Woman in the Hat: What I Was Really After W...
Quiet confidence is harder to paint than it looks. Here's what I was actually going for with Cowgirl — the color, the mood, and what 'California West' really means.
The Woman in the Hat: What I Was Really After W...
Quiet confidence is harder to paint than it looks. Here's what I was actually going for with Cowgirl — the color, the mood, and what 'California West' really means.
Why People Who Love Yellowstone Keep Buying Wes...
Something shifted with western art, and it’s not subtle. Here’s a painter’s take on what’s actually driving the moment.
Why People Who Love Yellowstone Keep Buying Wes...
Something shifted with western art, and it’s not subtle. Here’s a painter’s take on what’s actually driving the moment.
What I Was After With Sweet Pea, a Cow Portrait...
Most cow paintings are decorations. Sweet Pea is a portrait, and there's a real difference. Here's what went into it.
What I Was After With Sweet Pea, a Cow Portrait...
Most cow paintings are decorations. Sweet Pea is a portrait, and there's a real difference. Here's what went into it.
The Only Formula That Actually Works in the Studio
People always ask what I paint to make things sell. I don't have a formula. What I've learned is that the only work that ever connects is the work I...
The Only Formula That Actually Works in the Studio
People always ask what I paint to make things sell. I don't have a formula. What I've learned is that the only work that ever connects is the work I...
What the August Lunar Eclipse Looks Like to a P...
The lunar eclipse had everyone grabbing their phones. I went outside and just looked. What I noticed has me thinking about light differently.
What the August Lunar Eclipse Looks Like to a P...
The lunar eclipse had everyone grabbing their phones. I went outside and just looked. What I noticed has me thinking about light differently.