As a landscape artist and a lover of nature, I have a deep reverence and appreciation for Earth Day. This … More
Author: Judith
Definitely Worth the Price
I am not a “crafty” sort of person. I’m creative, but being creative is a bit different from being crafty. … More
How to Draw a Cupcake
Recently I found myself in an “in-between spot” with an art tutorial. I’d completed the first part of the assignment … More
Comparatively Speaking
Never compare yourself as an artist to anyone else. Have you heard that advice before? Sure, you have, and sure … More
Showing Off My Handmade Journal
When I was a little girl growing up, I loved the Girl Scouts. What I loved most of all was … More
Discombobulated
My abstract art adventure has been interesting. I like learning new techniques for putting paint on canvas, especially in wild … More
Monet on an Overcast Day
I keep an “Inspirations” folder on my computer desktop. As I’m browsing photo reference sites and come across landscape scenes … More
A Painting with a Plan
I’m learning a lot about landscape oil painting, and consequently I’m doing a few things differently than in the past. … More
When Does It Stop Being Art?
Here’s a question for you. When does abstract art stop being art? Maybe that sounds like a silly question, but … More
Where Is The Concert?
I enjoy classical concerts. In younger days, my husband and I both enjoyed more raucous “rock” concerts — he was … More
The Cave in the Rock
In the coming days I’m going to be focusing more on light and shadow in my oil paintings, and that … More
A Visit with Matisse
I’ve written about Henri Matisse before. I have a bizarre fascination with his work. In some ways, I don’t like … More
Crazy Colors
Now that I’ve added more warm pigments to my palette, I’m probably going a little overboard with using them. Today’s … More
Still Life After Cezanne
I hesitate to include Paul Cezanne’s name in this still life painting, the one I fussed about and fretted over … More
The Wise Old Owl
Did you know…? Today is the official celebration for Draw-a-Bird Day. I’m not sure why it is that we’ve come … More
Expanding Awareness
Here is today’s playful “shape picture”. Its title is “Expanding”, and I feel that my morning “Kindergarten time” is definitely … More
Another Mile of the Journey
Time now for another progress report on my 100-Day Creative Adventure. I like where I am right now as an … More
Proportion is Relative
Let’s start with my “child’s play” for today, a design created with different shapes and based on my understanding of … More
References, Please!
One of the reasons I don’t do plein air painting is my concern that I’d never be able to accurately paint … More
Not Pleased, But Proud
Showing off “failed” drawings is not a lot of fun, but I learn so much from them that sharing them … More