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Van Gogh's Letter To Theo: Learning To Draw "It’s more or less the same with drawing as with writing. When one learns to write as a child, one has the feeling that one will never discover how to do it, and it seems to be a miracle when one sees the schoolmaster write so quickly. Nevertheless, in time one grasps it. And I really believe that one must learn to draw in such a way that it’s as easy as writing something down, and that one must master proportion and learn to see in such a way that one can reproduce...

I've been silent on my blog for some time now.  These have been difficult and complicated times.  Due to the Pandemic and being unable to socially distance my students from one another,  I've had to discontinue my classes.  Since the beginning of March, my studio has been quiet.  I miss the friendships that I've developed with my students, the bustling of creativity welling up inside of their creative minds, and most of all, their smiling faces. Isolation is a common thing for many artists, but I'm one of those artists who enjoys a mix of solitude and social interaction.  I...

"Turquoise Summer" is my 12"x12"x1.5" abstract acrylic painting.  I had so much fun painting this piece. It's dynamic, vibrant, textured, and painted on a wide-bordered canvas with the image on all sides.  No need to frame. If you're interested in this piece, or you'd like a larger similar version, I paint commissions.  My studio is located in Roswell, Ga.   You can purchase this piece by clicking on this link: CLICK HERE   Abstract Art in Atlant, GA.

My lovely client, Alison, commissioned me to paint her beloved dog.  This is, "Bella".  I can't help but spend whatever time is necessary to capture the essence of any creature that I paint and this endeavor was no exception.  This is an acrylic painting on a 20"x16" premier cotton canvas. These are my clients words in regards to the outcome of this painting:   "I could not be more pleased at how Jill’s portrait of my dog, Bella, turned out. She truly captured her essence. I love this painting and I will cherish it long after Bella is gone. It definitely...

Are you looking for a portrait of your sweet fido's face?  Well, you're in the right place.  I love dogs, and I especially love to paint them.  You'll need to give me a detailed photograph or send me a high-resolution j-peg of your dog.  I'll give you a time frame that it'll take for me to paint your dogs portrait. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. Period.   This is my latest dog portrait of a very wonderful goldendoodle, Sunny.  A dogs eyes and all of its facial features simply ooze it's wonderful personality.  I prefer to primarily focus on this part of...