Artist Diaries: Creativity and insanity
I didn’t pick up the brush much this week so little progress has been made on my actual painting. Although I didn’t paint, I have…
The Artist Diaries
Join Loni Stark on her creative journey in oil painting. Artist diaries, video logs, and the real process behind the brush.
Artist Diaries: Storms of qualm
Okay, I'll admit with a type A personality, it's not always completely relaxing.
Artist Diaries: Watercolor effects using oils
Lee, my teacher, seems conflicted. On the one hand she tells me I should paint it as well as I can. On the other she…
Artist Diaries: The end and new beginnings
In the end, I always accept her suggestions and prove Lee right. I struggle, yet ultimately, it makes sense to take her expert insights.
Artist Diaries: Planning is important, so is jumping in
My initial sketch of the four girls working the candy apple and lemonade stand was just too tall.
Artist Diaries: Sketching as a form of prototyping
The progress on my latest oil painting is slower than I would like . There are several factors contributing to this. Firstly, there have been…
Artist Diaries: The rule of thirds and creative license
For my sixth oil painting, I’ve decided I would spend some time thinking about composition and engagement. When I first selected this photo, which was…
Artist Diaries: How do you know when an oil painting is complete?
Part of being a good artist, according to my oil painting teacher, is to know when to stop. Stop painting. In the last episode of…
Artist Diaries: Branches go in and a conversation on the art market in San Francisco
This week I wasn’t able to make it to art class since I was in Napa picking up some wine and touring some wineries. However,…
Artist Diaries: No risk, no reward
This week, Lee Hartman, my oil painting teacher returned to my Saturday afternoon oil painting classes. In her absence, I realized what a difference she…