Studio Art Lessons

I am happy to announce that I will be teaching private and semi-private art lessons from 4-5 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays in my home studio. Students will have an opportunity to use professional art supplies. Limit three students per hour. The lessons are for both...
Photographing Artwork

Photographing Artwork

As a regular columnist with The Rickie Report, an online news source for artists in Palm Beach County and beyond, I respond to questions that pertain to visual communication, extending some of the basic information covered in my book, “Graphic Design Exposed.” The...

Shanghai Influence

I spent 6 days in Shanghai in April.  I saw so much great art and creativity from ancient to contemporary times that it has taken me weeks to digest the sights and sounds enough to write about my adventure. Before talking about the art, I would like to thank my...

Judgement Free Zone Fosters Creativity

From past columns in this blog, you may have gathered that I am always searching for experiences that stimulate artistic creativity. Sometimes the freedom and playful creativity in my artist’s life are challenged by the pressures and deadlines of practical...

The Creative Block

This is a subject about which I dislike speaking. One of the reasons is that I don’t want to admit that I am ever blocked creatively. I prefer to think of myself as a super-creative individual who can conjure fine art pieces and design solutions at a moments...
For the Love of White Space

For the Love of White Space

As a freelance graphic designer I value clients who understand the importance of  white space as a design element. Filling all the available space in a print or web layout  hinders communication. White space, also called negative space, is a key design element used in...