Morning Practice

My morning practice began after a plein air workshop with Jennifer McChristian, who uses Copic markers to make a value study for every plein air painting. Inspired by her approach, I decided to work on my own understanding of value.

Around the same time, I completed The Artist’s Way. I wanted to continue a daily morning practice, but journaling didn’t feel right for me. Instead, I chose to begin each morning with a value study.

Over time, these studies became more than exercises. They began to stand on their own—as complete drawings. I hope you enjoy exploring them as much as I enjoy this quiet start to my day.