I don’t play video games any more. I used to love the old fantasy RPGs, especially the first Legend of Zelda, Heroes 3, and Myth 2. But when I got back into music in 2007, I stopped playing video games altogether. Nothing against them. I just didn’t have time for
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Are we having fun or what?!
When was the last time you had genuine fun doing your art? When was the last time you looked at your art and started just laughing hysterically? I mean, not at it of course but with it? This last piece, I couldn’t stop laughing. You have three distinct girls. The
Continue readingHave you ever questioned your artistic purpose?
Artists, writers, and other creative people – have you ever questioned your artistic purpose? Why are you creating art or literature? Now, it’s perfectly acceptable to say “I don’t know.” It’s also perfectly acceptable to say that you’re creating because your inner demons make you. You just let it all
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There is no negative correlation between beauty and intelligence
This, my friends, is something that actually gets under my skin. We have a media that loves to play to people’s insecurities, and loves to bring down those who have it, whatever it is. Jealousy, I can assure you, is a pathetic trait. It serves no purpose and accomplishes absolutely
Continue readingFantasy inspirations are unlimited
Are you a fantasy artist or a fantasy writer? And you’re wondering what to do next? You’re trying to write or paint but drawing a blank? Well, worry no more. Bookmark this article and you’ll never run out of ideas again. Characters First, let’s talk characters. You have your lead
Continue readingSimilar poses for the win
Every morning, I do a quick five minute sketch. This is one of the best things an artist could possibly do to improve his or her technique. You get good at drawing at a decent pace. The timer is brutal. As it should be. No forgiveness. No mercy. You get
Continue readingMaking the Greek Gods cool again
I don’t like talking about politics and religion, but I’ve noticed that Western art and Western culture are severely lacking in schools nowadays. If it weren’t for Percy Jackson and the Olympians, I don’t think most kids would even know about the Greek Gods and Goddesses. However, I don’t bitch.
Continue readingArtists are like Lesser Gods
Artists are like Lesser Gods, creating worlds that peoples will remember hundreds of years after the artist’s death. How many little girls have spent years in the worlds of Tchaikovsky? In the Nutcracker or Swan Lake? How many smart high school kids got stoned and talked about visiting Bosch’s Garden
Continue readingI’ll let you in on a secret
I’m going to let you in on a secret. I don’t know what I’m doing half the time. Actually, half the time? Heh. That’s generous. Most of the time. And I’m not talking about watercolors. I’m talking about life. The thing is, neither does anyone else. We’re all just winging
Continue readingLife is teamwork
When was the last time you expressed gratitude towards another person? I’m grateful I have a supportive wife, who’s also my number one fan and number one critic. I’m grateful I have a son that’s in his mid-20s and is completely independent. I also think, where would I be today
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