
my recent favorite art books
Earlier this year, I tried to paint a few landscapes and they all ended up being wiped off the panel. I felt like I had completely forgotten how to paint a landscape, which was strange because that’s where I started. I think it had more to do with the fact that I was growing in other areas artistically. The light in this house had pushed me in a new direction with my still-life paintings and I could see how much I was improving. When I switched over to paint a landscape, it would feel flat and forced and I wasn’t happy with the results. So, I dove into studying and practicing. I’ve been reading books, observing nature through photos and sketching, and I’m taking a few new art classes focusing on the landscape, trees, and skies. (I took or am taking online classes from Erin Spencer, Julie Davis, and Scot









