For those who enjoy Mind Maps, here’s the Features, Advantages, Benefits and Proofs of having The Fairview Finder in your tool kit. Pick up yours at the PleinAir convention and Expo in May or if you want one sooner. fairviewfinder.com #pleinairpainting #pleinair

Painters paint. Stop comparing it. Stop overthinking it. Stop reading about it. Stop thinking about it. Stop dreaming about it. Stop watching others do it. Stop procrastinating over it. Stop chasing perfection in it. Stop letting fear stop you from doing it. Just paint it!

Here’s one of my latest oils. Using The Fairview Finder to review initial designs. If you struggled with #design and #composition like I did, highly recommend a Fairview Finder. When you do, those Aha moments won’t be far behind. Visit fairviewfinder.com/store to learn more.

Some answers on why I’m all in on The Fairview Finder… Design. FairviewFinder.com/store

Here’s one of my demo’s done for my oil painting class yesterday at Chicago’s Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts 9”x12” oil. Lessons learned: 1. Have a good value plan. (Using the The Fairview Finder helps*) 2. Don’t paint the what, paint the why. * FairviewFinder.com

Don’t paint the what. Paint the why. Because 90% of artists are painting and pushing the what. Be the 10% that paint and share the why. #MondayMotivation FairviewFinder.com

Speaking of #Bridge… Art, like a great bridge, is Strong, Bold & Moves People. and as Robert Henri said “Good composition is like a suspension bridge - each line adds strength and takes none away." Go do art! The FairviewFinder.com helps!

If you are an artist, photographer, or a creative looking for vision and record. Check out The Fairview Finder!

“Stories alive at Chisholm Creek” Had an incredible experience painting with the Oil Painters of America at the National Conference! The emotions and vulnerability of this tree spoke to me this morning. Art has a way of connecting us with the raw beauty of nature. Grateful!

Meal Train for Emilie Puttrich & Jonathan Hertel Exciting times for my daughter and son-in-law Jon. Share in their joy. mealtrain.com/9qvvyo

Bamboo, Cherokee, NC Oil on panel. FairviewFinder.com

Our summer garden.

“What is the most valuable use of my time right now?” Run this filter across your to do list. Watch productivity soar. #Monday_Motivation

Good to remember today #Mondaymotivaion

In a field of white Cosmos and pink Zinnias, our Little Gardener keeps watch. Oil on 8”x12” panel Using The Fairview Finder to frame up the scene. #pleinairpainting fairviewfinder.com

Most times, framing up a scene you want to paint helps you make better compositions before paint hits canvas. That’s why I invented The Fairview Finder. Get yours at FairviewFinder.com

Ironically, the hardest part of making art is simplifying your scene into a few value shapes. Once your eyes are open to this paradox, you’ll Never Stop Drawing The Fairview Finder helps. fairviewfinder.com

This one is going into the Gold Medal show at Chicago’s Palette and Chisel today. If you’re in the area, stop by and see all the latest at this amazing art gallery and exhibit. #paletteandchisel

I made the Fairview Finder because it was hard to see what mattered in a scene. Now I can—and so can my students. It helps you see the painting before you paint it. More clarity, better design, stronger story. Yes—design is that important. FairviewFinder.com