Nudity and the artist have a long entangled history. And attempting to unravel this discussion in one newsletter is a tall task.  As an art school founder I get asked a lot by christian artists in our community, 'Is it ok to paint nudes? Should I be painting nudes?"  Why Paint Nudes? A. Some wil...

It’s storytime.  Do you like stories? I do.  They are so helpful in getting ideas across.  These aren’t my stories, but you may have heard them.   They are about people in unchangeable circumstances who used what they had been given to do mighty things.  And if you’re wondering where I’m going wi...

Do you ever feel stifled? Like you just don’t know how to move forward with your art? What to do next? How to overcome the next roadblock? 🙌 I do!  These thoughts lead to questioning the very act of making art. Should you even continue if you're feeling this stuck? I've experienced it myself—some...