Drawing is the Basis of All Art

As is the case with most artists, I have known all of my life that the creative process, the act of making a picture where before there was just a blank page, has been foremost in my mind.

I learned to draw first. Drawing is the basis for all art. If one can draw accurately, then he can translate that knowledge into painting, sculpture or even collage. I have learned that to draw or paint is not always about seeing every detail. Many times it is the suggestion of things or the juxtaposition of light and dark that make a picture interesting.

Through the years I have discovered that the act of creating artwork has changed the way I look at everything. The interaction of light, color, texture and shadows are taking place everywhere we look. Take a minute to look around and really see your surroundings. Try and see the colors within cast shadows or the variations in texture from your jeans to the shiny screen on your smartphone. If you see something that you enjoy looking at, stop and think why. Imagine how you might render that scene.

I think people enjoy art because it allows them to see their world in a new way.  I hope you enjoy seeing through my eyes here on this website.