Art by JPL

Here's a peek at my painting process. I begin by painting in layers. If I get stuck, feel nervous, or don't want to mess anything up, I remind myself that ev...

Here are 5 tips and tricks to survive a painting challenge. I am nearly halfway through my latest 30-paintings-in-30-days challenge and I'm finally getting t...

As artists, we feel that we are supposed to have a cohesive style. But how do you find your own style? It can feel overwhelming! I have some tips based on my...

I started a course in March called Abstractify by Tara Leaver. I've made my way through the first week and I am having a blast. I can feel a shift happening ...

Happy New Year! I started my 15-in-30 painting challenge on New Years Day and finished the first painting this morning, January 4th. Some paintings just take...

In my painting class this fall I have been pushed to start painting with my palette knife. It has been such a great experience! It's so challenging to contro...

When I first started painting I really hated the idea of under-paintings. Why on earth would I want to paint the same thing more than once? What if I loved t...

Let me explain why I sign my paintings JPL. There are so many options when signing a painting, and I find the whole thing to be strange and a little intimida...