If You Don’t Try…

Earlier this morning I finished the painting I’ve been slowly — and intentionally — working on. It was a nerve-wracking … More

A Change of Clothes

First, a quick joke. This was one I heard as a girl, and I could really relate to it: Two … More

Easy…Like Sunday Morning

I’ve done a bit more work on the painting I started yesterday morning. I’ve been learning so much lately, and … More

Heavens Above!

I started a new oil painting this morning. It’s going to be a bit of a practice painting, a chance for … More

Painting with Intent

Earlier this morning — I’ve been up since about 3:30 AM — I put the finishing touches on a new … More

An Illusion of Oregano

I have always loved words. All languages fascinate me. Among the words I most enjoy are those that describe groups … More

Become One with the Tree

Recently I’ve been looking again at works by my favorite landscape artists — Thomas Cole, Asher Durand, Frederic Church and … More

Nocturnes

Next Monday evening is our Fine Arts Association meeting, and I’ll be in attendance. I enjoy the monthly meetings although … More

Finding My Way

Happy New Year to all my “Artistcoveries” friends. I hope this year brings you many opportunities to express yourself creatively … More

A Momentous Occasion

I’ve been hanged! Or hung. Or whatever the proper terminology is. My artwork — such as it is — is … More

Just Look at that Onion!

Along with my lessons in re-learning to draw, I’m following along with prompts from the Autumn Art Challenge at The … More

Scribbles

I am a believer in basics. No matter how proficient we may become in a skill, it’s always helpful to … More

I’m Glad That’s Over!

My buildings are crooked, comical, lopsided, and laughable. I’ve studied perspective, but I just can’t draw buildings. It turns out that I can’t paint buildings either. But give me credit for trying.

Quick Fall Fun

Autumn is an awesome season for artists.

A Work in Progress

I suppose up to this point, all of my art could be considered part of a large “work in progress.” … More

Some Things are Better Left Undone

I know I’m not the only one who tends to “overwork” paintings. Whether it’s in watercolor or oil, I’m constantly … More

The Creative Spirit

Creativity is a subject that is near and dear to my heart. I suppose I’ve always been a creative individual, … More

The Birds!

This little fellow is late to the “Draw-a-Bird” party this month, so he’ll be flapping his wings like crazy to … More

I Don’t Do Creepy Cute

Today’s Inktober drawing can best be summed up as “Well, I tried.” In fact, I tried several times and never … More

Art on the Go

I’ve had a very busy weekend, so my Inktober drawings have been put aside lately. Today I began playing “catch-up” … More