The Alamo 1

When you're inspired by a building, but feeling overwhelmed (or time is limited) compose a cropped view. Choose the portion of the building you find most interesting. Medium: pen and brown ink

One Tree Seven Ways

Experiment with color harmonies. Don't get stuck in a rut repeating the same combinations. Note the different moods expressed by the examples that used a bright orange or a bright pink underdrawing. Media: colored pencil and watercolor

Floral Bouquet on Window Sill

Compose a floral painting by placing the bouquet on a window sill. The unusual setting can make a common subject more dramatic and interesting. Medium: watercolor

Ettal Abbey

Compositions that rely on symmetrical balance are formal and effectively express such ideas as solemnity, reliability, and strength. Medium: 00 Rapidiograph pen

Blue Heron

A sensitive rendering of a bird requires that you choose a characteristic pose. This is accomplished by careful, repeated observation. Medium: watercolor

Tree in Fog

Charcoal works best when your objective is to create loose, free drawings that rely on large masses.
Medium: charcoal on tinted paper

Eye Candy

Sunsets offer great opportunities to play with vivid color harmonies. Medium: watercolor.