Practice, practice, practice - - you read it everywhere, it is the key to improving your skills as an artist. But in order to practice, you need time and time is hard to come by. There are a million things that need to be done everyday ranging from doing the laundry to making a living. When is there time to practice? One thing that I have found helpful is to carry some paper and some type of drawing instrument with me and just sketch whenever there is down time. I sketch on commuter trains, when I am by myself in a restaurant, when I am waiting for the computer to upload, download or some other task that takes time. This practice has benefited me in two ways. First, I have seen a noticeable improvement in my art skills. Second, what had been wasted time is much less boring than it used to be. Train rides are not as long as they used to be. Doctors and dentists don't keep me waiting as long as they used to do. So what to draw? You can draw what is before your e...
I grew up with art. Both my mother and father were artists. Not surprisingly, I have always done artwork. However, my primary focus for most of my life has been elsewhere - - music, law, writing and travel. Now, I am returning home. This blog reflects that journey homeward. My intent is to write about my thoughts on art, art technique and to review other art that I have seen. Some of my artwork can be seen at http://www.beyondshipsart.com