Jim Sponseller

Could An Owl Be Homer Simpson’s Spirit Animal?

This is my latest practice piece in this particular painting technique. Certainly not my best work but the first where I recorded video of the process. Rushing it in to a single session and splitting my focus took a little toll on the quality. Check out the creation video on YouTube! Practice, persistence, and patienceContinue reading “Could An Owl Be Homer Simpson’s Spirit Animal?”

Seeing the light…

So for the last year I have been working through the Evolve Artist program, an online, feedback driven education in art fundamentals and oil painting techniques. It is worth every penny. Pictured here is a 9×11 oil on canvas sheet painting based on a program provided reference image. This was done in a monochrome techniqueContinue reading “Seeing the light…”

Progress in Painting

Hello and good day! I know it has been quite some time since I have created any new blog posts. I have devote the bulk of my available time to study with the Evolve Artist training program and have made great strides in my oil painting skills. I would recommend the program for any artistsContinue reading “Progress in Painting”

I’ve Been Painting!

Hello! And welcome to September! So, it has been a bit quiet around this blog lately. There is a good reason for that, actually. I have taken what time I have as free time and dedicated it to learning to paint. Unfortunately, I haven’t left enough free time to drop in updates to the blogContinue reading “I’ve Been Painting!”