Stephen Lursen Art — coffee cup workshop

Question: "How do you start painting when you don't have an idea?" I hear this question often believe it or not and the answer is actually quite simple! This answer is best suited to those who paint in an abstract way, but could still be applied to others styles as well! 1st: Solve 90% of the problems ahead of time to reduce mental obstacles at painting time!        Example: decide ahead of time to paint in a series. Determine up front how many you will make. What size they will all be, what general color scheme to follow, and what your...

I just finished this painting! Its dimensions are 8" x 16" (x 2" deep) acrylic on canvas. I will be adding it to our line of options at the studio for private painting events and paint and pour events. I worked at Starbucks for 5 years from 2008 - 2013, so I know all about the need for a good cup of coffee.  Furthermore, I know how many of you out there know about that too! :) If you would like to have a painting like this in your kitchen or home then I already have the perfect online workshop...