What Really Matters in Art

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

To Sparkle in the Morning Sun

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

Here’s a quick look at the many different Zen-Doodles I’ve created over the last couple of weeks. A fellow artist … More

Several local artists I know through our regional clubs have become interested in miniature painting. Apparently there is an art … More

I joke a lot about art, love, and romance. I’ve written about breaking-up with Aubrey Phillips and his style of watercolor … More

We hear a lot about happy little accidents in art, and today I want to share what I call a fortuitous accident. … More

I’m certainly having fun with my tangles. I stop short of calling them “Zentangles” simply because I may or may not … More

We’ve had our first snowfall of the season here. It came on Monday, October 26. I point this out because … More

I’m reading up on perspective again. I know the concepts. I’ve read more “Perspective Made Easy” books than I want … More

Yesterday was a fun day. Our “California Girl” — Liz Sherwood — was here in the midwest. She’s accompanying her … More

I posted an earlier version of this painting — Cherry Blossom Spring — in September. Since then it’s been sitting … More

If you’ve been reading this blog, you already know that I’m not a botanical artist. I love seeing those exquisite, … More

If memory serves me right — which at my age is sometimes questionable — the first artwork I ever signed … More

I’ve written before about the importance of art, about its value not only in my life but in the lives … More

Usually at this time of year I’m painting landscapes filled with autumn colors. This year is an exception, however. I’m … More

Life is crazy these days. Between a pandemic and politics, we’re living in a world of confusion and uncertainty. Emotions … More