What’s In the Box?

We talk a lot about boxes, don’t we? Time after time we speak about being stuck in boxes and the … More

I’m Beginning to See

Edgar Degas has always been one of my favorite artists. Although I don’t have a strong background in art or … More

I did it! I went plein air painting — not on a solitary hike at our nearby nature trails, but … More

Yes, of course, you knew the answer. Pigment and plastic. Yep. Acrylics. Acrylic paint is made of pigment suspended in … More

I began learning to draw in June 2015, six years ago. Before that, my only experience with art had been … More

I’m not familiar with Gustav Klimt. Although I recognize the name and know a few of his works — such … More

I’m at a bit of a loss for words when it comes to describing this piece of art. I … More

Recently I stumbled across a “question and answer” site online. Why stop signs are octagonal was the question posed. I … More

Our California Girl is no longer in California. She and her husband are now living in Arizona with a gorgeous view … More

I’m having a very busy week here… lots of appointments to keep, lots of errands to run, lots of places … More

Art is a very personal thing. We all know this, of course. Even though I may not consciously be thinking … More

I’ve learned a lot about art over the last 6 years. That’s how long it’s been, you see, since I … More

I am a stickler for rules. Just ask the grandkids. If they won’t follow the rules in the games we … More

One of the most rewarding aspects of art is the joy that comes from sharing. I love when the young … More

Have you ever heard of a smashbook before? Until recently, I hadn’t. I’ve since learned that the concept of smashbooking has been … More

I thought getting back to art following my unexpected hiatus would be fairly simple. In fact, I thought it would … More

If you’re old like me, you might remember that song by Simon and Garfunkel, the one that told us to … More

I’m still doing various projects as part of my personal “home-made” brand of art therapy. Despite my commitment to oil … More

I’ve always loved the word hiatus. I was about nine years old when I first heard the word and learned its … More

Yesterday was a beautiful day here in our part of the world. After the exhausting process of cleaning up from … More