TheTravelsketcher’s Tuesday Tip -April 22, 2025


“Sometimes painting is just a prayerful movement. And that is enough.” — Sister Corita Kent My goal when plein air painting is never about creating a masterpiece, it is about time with nature. Check out Tricia’s blog today of great Earth Day photos.

TheTravelsketcher’s Tuesday Tip – April 1, 2025


“Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.” – Andy Warhol We artists tend to either be a bit cocky or too insecure, neither of which are benificial. I remind…

TheTravelsketcher’s Tuesday Tip


“Creativity takes courage.” – Henri Matisse Creativity by its very nature means you are trying something different, and since we all suffer to some degree a fear of being criticized too often we choose what is safe. This is what stops people from trying to sketch, and keeps us from expanding. So be brave this…

TheTravelsketcher’s Tuesday Tip


Try new things, but know that some will just not work out, and that is fine. Part of the enjoyment of art is trying new mediums, techniques, and subject matter; it is also how we improve. Yet the reality is that quite often it just does not work out well. Still, don’t let the fear…