Paper and Pencil

It’s nice to be home again, nice to be feeling better, and oh, so very nice to have my art … More

Happy Thanksgiving

I am home again now and will be resting for a few days before going back to the studio. Thanks … More

Just letting everyone know that I was admitted to the hospital Friday. So no art posts for a few days. … More

No art post today. I am sick…hope to be back tomorrow. Enjoy the Vonnegut quote.

Since I began this journey of art exploration back in 2015, I’ve dabbled a bit with watercolor here and there. … More

I love board games of all sorts, but my absolute favorite is Masterpiece. I’m not sure if I’ve ever mentioned … More

Much of what I’ve done with art recently has involved the principle of contrast. This is a key principle in design, … More

It’s November, and here in the midwest that can mean cold, rainy — or even snowy — nights. Last night … More

Just a short note… what is going on with WordPress? Yesterday my entire interface went through some bizarre change, making … More

I always enjoy learning new things, especially things involving art, and especially things involving other cultures. Put them together and … More

If you’ve read this blog for very long, you know how much I love cooking. You know, too, how my … More

As part of my art journaling this month, I’m exploring the concept of new dimensions. That’s the theme that ties … More

There’s an old expression my husband repeats often. “Happy wife, happy life.” Now, I’ve heard some folks claim that it … More

When I bought that first “how to draw” book back in 2015, I never once thought about being an artist … More

Art is definitely subjective. We all know that. While I rave over Egon Schiele, many of you dislike his works. … More

I came across these words in my little Bob Ross desk calendar… “Let’s put a few little highlights in here … More

There is a Shaker song called “Simple Gifts”, and I’d like to share it today. ’Tis the gift to be … More

Allow me to begin by asking a question. Are zebras black with white stripes? Or are they white with black … More

There’s a lovely old grist mill in West Virginia situated along Glade Creek. I’m sure you’ve seen it before, perhaps … More

We hear all the time about the “Old Masters” of art, but who were they, really? That was the first … More