THE GARDEN OF EDEN

THE GARDEN OF EDEN

In life drawing class, art students quickly learn a fundamental principle: “There are no straight lines in nature, nor on the human body.” This simple observation reveals a deep connection between humans and the natural world, forming a crucial foundation...
LIGHT

LIGHT

Painting is fundamentally about capturing and manipulating light. While imitating the play of light on an object and its resulting shadow is a primary concern, it’s merely a starting point. The true achievement lies in the painter’s orchestration of light...
THREE ELEMENTS OF PAINTING

THREE ELEMENTS OF PAINTING

 Composition, Color and Image are the three actions I pursue to create a painting.       Composition is geometry within the playing field, the playing field is the rectangle. Balance and Movement are attained through geometry. Line direction and shape placement...
THE FIRST RULE IN PAINTING

THE FIRST RULE IN PAINTING

A square is a rectangle, but a rectangle is not necessarily a square. By definition, a square is a quadrilateral with four right angles and four equal sides. A rectangle, on the other hand, is simply a quadrilateral with four right angles. Therefore, all squares fit...