I enjoy talking to people about the unexpected creative possibilities painting with coffee offers. It continues to surprise me how often people are shocked when they realize I use coffee to paint with and not traditional artists paint. It's an Ah-Ah moment. Something they’ve never considered before. Something they might dare to try for themselves. Coffee is familiar and much easier to talk about than Art.

• How did I become a coffee painter?
  My love of drinking coffee goes back to my teens. Years later I was the barista in a coffee house while taking art classes on the side. I couldn’t resist my temptation to try painting with espresso. I became a coffee painter.

• Is Coffee Paint?
  Yes, it is similar to watercolor paint.

• Will coffee paintings fade in time?
  Not much, if at all. I have some coffee paintings that are 25 years old and have not faded.

• Is there a special kind of coffee to paint with?
  I use single shots of espresso. Liquid form for washes and sun-dried for darkening. I do not use Instant Coffee or coffee grounds.

• Did you invent painting with coffee?
  No, painting with coffee is not my original idea but I loved discovering it. People all over the world have been painting with coffee for many years.

• Is it necessary to fix the coffee painting in any way?
  No. Coffee is far more permanent than watercolor. Have you ever tried to wash spilled coffee from your clothing?

• Do you need to frame coffee art under glass?
  I usually frame my paintings to protect them from dirt and dust - not from fading.

• What makes painting with coffee easy?
  Working with just one color simplifies the painting experience. Painting with coffee is mostly about adding layers. It is User Friendly and offers something for all levels of painting experience.

• What do I need to get started?
  At the very least - Coffee, Paint Brush and Paper.

Is there a difference in the espresso from different companies?
No, I have experimented and painted with all of the Bay Area coffee companies and they are basically all the same to paint with.

What are your questions about painting with coffee?