My art journey has definitely been a long, winding road. It’s led me to places I never imagined I’d go. … More
Author: Judith
Off to a Hanging
From my studies of American history, I know that hangings — the awful legal sort — were once considered a … More
What Makes It Art?
Today I’m revisiting that much debated question: What is art? What is it about a drawing or painting that makes … More
Just Click Here – The Key to Online Art Instruction
I would not be where I am today as an artist — an actual award-winning artist — were it not … More
Inspiration from Imperfection
In March 2016, soon after I started this blog, I shared a few works by Paul Cezanne, writing about the … More
What Inspires You?
Every creative individual speaks of inspiration. We may define it in different ways, but we all seek it and welcome … More
One of Those Days
Recently I wrote about good days and not so good days. We all have them, right? Well, for me, Tuesday … More
It Really Is a Face
After finishing up my still life, I had a little time left for painting, so I turned again to Frans … More
My First Still Life
In between my painterly practice pieces, where I’m boldly swiping globs of paint on my canvas with gleeful abandon, I’m … More
A Little “Painterly” Fun
Painterly. When I first heard that term, I was confounded by it. What exactly did it mean? I didn’t have … More
Good Days and Not So Good Days
More than with any other creative activity I’ve pursued over my life, my experiences with art seem to be the … More
Goals? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Goals!
I’m reflecting again on goals. The idea of setting goals is one we hear often in a variety of contexts. … More
With Apologies to Frans Hals
Among the many artists whose works I’ve studied recently as I’ve explored my Dutch heritage is Frans Hals, also known … More
Why Is It Art?
We’ve all asked that question before, haven’t we? My husband asks it often, fortunately not about anything I’ve painted — … More
Can You Guess?
I enjoy each new issue of Missouri Conservationist, a monthly magazine free to residents of our state. The magazine features articles on … More
The Backroad Barn Challenge
Yep, folks, that’s a barn you’re looking at. Yep, folks, I painted that barn. Yep, folks, I’m rather proud of … More
Getting Adventurous
I’ve already declared that 2020 — the Chinese year of the Rat — will be a year of imagination for … More
Rats!
This weekend marked the beginning of the Chinese New Year. It is the year of the rat. And that’s what … More
Back to Basics with Brushes
When I began oil painting a few years ago, I was confounded by brushes. Earlier, I’d done a bit of … More
Dressed for the Occasion
I love coincidences, especially ones that involve things I’m learning about. When my attention is called to one thing from … More