The Point

I am not an urban sketcher. Although I love seeing what other artists do, I know it’s just not for … More

Connecting Art and Poetry

Note: Some of you may have seen this post before. I wrote it and tried to post it several weeks … More

Yes, the answer is “animals”. I’m sure you knew this one. We’ve all seen cave paintings, and if we’ve studied … More

Let’s go back in time today! Here’s the question: What was the subject of the earliest known paintings? Sports Animals Flowers … More

Recently I wrote about Christmas holidays, but let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves! We can’t forget Halloween — … More

I started this blog in March 2016, about 9 months after I first started learning to draw. This was nothing … More

Every year about this time my niece, Cara, begins asking that question. “Is it too early?” She’s referring to the … More

I have very mixed feelings about plein air painting. I love the idea of it. It sounds so … well, artsy. … More

I love trees. If you’ve read this blog for any length of time, you already know that trees are among … More

Another question with an easy answer, I think. Of course it’s the dove, which has long been recognized as a … More

Today we’re taking a quick look at symbolism in art. Question: Which animal often symbolizes peace in art? Duck Dog Dove … More

I wish I could have drawn these hydrangea leaves from life. Sad to say, although we have hydrangea growing, the … More

Recently I mentioned how much fun I had browsing for bus drawings, and I said “That’s a topic for another … More

I first discovered gansai — Japanese watercolor — about a year ago. I purchased a small set, tried it, and … More

“The wheels on the bus go round and round…” Who hasn’t sung that song? Yes, the wheels of the bus … More

I still remember that aha moment when I realized that art is an illusion. I know, it’s obvious really, and I … More

You knew this one, right? Even if I knew nothing about sculptors or Henry Moore, I think I could have … More

I don’t think you’ll find an easier question than this one, so here it is: Question: Which one of these is … More

I know I’ve expressed a few doubts about Barrington Barber’s 10-week drawing course, a book titled Learn to Draw which is intended … More

First and foremost, let me begin by saying that, no, our cat Flower Child is not as fat as I’ve made … More