Chipping Away at the Dots

Back in the 80’s — such a long time ago now — one of the most popular video games was … More

Sketchbook Revival is Coming!

Since the first of the year, I’ve been eagerly awaiting news of Sketchbook Revival 2022. I took part in last … More

I’m sure you knew this one! I remember reading about Christian iconography when I studied Russian history. I was young … More

Here’s an interesting “art quiz” question. I knew the answer to this one. You probably know it, too. Name … More

Recently I shared a book review — Girl in Hyacinth Blue — and along with the post, I shared a little … More

Today I’m sharing another page from my 100-Day Creative Project Sketchbook of neurographic art. This means that I’ll also be sharing … More

When I started learning to draw in 2015, I began with a #2 pencil and a sheet of copy paper. … More

You’ve previously seen my initial “thumbnail” sketches for my current oil painting WIP — work in progress — and you’ve … More

You probably recognize these words: This above all, to thine own self be true.” You might also know that they were written … More

Art in early 20th century Italy was centered around the past. The atmosphere must have felt stifling and oppressive to … More

I didn’t have a clue on this one! Do you know the answer? What was the artistic movement that originated … More

Recently I came across a photo of my studio as we were just moving in. It was quite unfinished — … More

Today’s topic is “emergent art”, a concept I’ve been thinking more about since my recent post on “boxes”. If, as … More

From the time I first began oil painting, I’ve been aware of how very different art looks up close as … More

We each, I think, have an image in our head about Leonardo da Vinci, and for most of us, I … More

When I began my current project — Rocky Falls — I first made several small “value sketches” designed to help … More

Recently I wrote about periwinkle – a favorite color. Today, I’m sharing another blue. It’s hyacinth, and like periwinkle flowers, the … More

You knew this one, didn’t you! And if you’re an American, you’re probably quite familiar with this famous portrait of … More

Because of my love of American history — specifically the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary era — … More

Presidential history has long been a hobby of mine. My fascination with our US Presidents began when I was a … More