In this article I go in search of a better understanding of the meaning of the term "drawing"....
My Artist’s Statement, Annotated
by Simon Bland /Nov 14, 2022
This article provides insight into the most recent update of my artist's statement....
Coming Back to Painting After a Break
by Simon Bland /May 28, 2022
After spending the last seven years in Seattle, my wife and I have finally moved back to the east coast. I am now based in the suburbs of Boston, MA....
What Makes a Great Art Blog?
by Simon Bland /Jan 6, 2018
As I go through the process of reworking my blog, I jot down my thoughts on art blogs including a list of the things that make for good reading....
Safe Solvents in the Studio - Non-Toxic Choices for Artists
by Simon Bland /Feb 13, 2017
D-limonene is a safe alternative to turpentine and OMS in the oil painter's studio. In this post I discuss some of the benefits and cost of switching to this solvent....
How to Mount a Pochade Box to a Tripod
by Simon Bland /Jan 18, 2017
In this blog post I show an easy way to mount a pochade box onto a tripod using a few simple things that can be purchased at any hardware store....