The Sanguine Muse

Not only do we love to create visuals to convey ideas, we occasionally even use words.
The Sanguine Muse is where we talk with you about the art process, discovering passion and motivation, creativity and, in general, the art of being human.

Painting of cowboy in muted colors alongside painting of brightly colored sunflower

The Emotion of Color

Early on in my fine art career I had a personal experience that taught me to pay attention to the ways color emotionally affects the viewer.
Fine Art paper print, canvas print and metal prints in ethnic designed room

Substrates, Shmubstrates

We’ve been wrestling lately with how to define fine art printing “substrates” so that you don’t fall asleep in the middle of this post.
Small art with big presence displayed in peaceful home office environment

Small Talk About Fine Art

For those not entirely comfortable with the subject of fine art – or those of us who are a bit too practical – making art purchases can be a little...
Guidelines for the Culinary Challenged

Guidelines for the Culinary Challenged

“Who knew that the hardest part of being an adult is figuring out what to cook for dinner for the rest of your life, until you die."
When Money Buys Happiness

When Money Buys Happiness

Giving ourselves permission to acquire things that exist simply to give us joy is not wrong. It’s necessary.
Using Fine Art as Color "Magnets"

Made You Look!

"Think about this: Color evokes emotion. Without color our world would be gray and dull."
One Way or Another, You. Are. Creative!

One Way or Another, You. Are. Creative!

Everyone is creative in one way or another. It might not be in the "traditionally acceptable" disciplines, but whoever made that rule up should have his (I'm sure it was...
15 Minutes of Frame<br>(A Brief Primer)

15 Minutes of Frame
(A Brief Primer)

You’ve bought a print. Or maybe a friend gifted you with a print. And now you need to frame it. So where do you go for a frame? And how... Read More
Your Workspace is Your Castle - Give It the Royal Treatment

Your Workspace is Your Castle - Give It the Royal Treatment

I walk to work every day. Since I work at home it takes me about 10 seconds to get to the studio. Not much exercise, but the payoff is that... Read More