A Pleasant Rut :)

Do you ever find yourself “stuck in a rut” when it comes to your artwork? Doing the same thing, the … More

Simple is Good

Yesterday was a very busy day. I was out of town for most of it, then had to drive 90 … More

I’m Proud of This One!

Over the last two years, I’ve done a lot of drawing, and for the most part, I’ve enjoyed it. Sometimes … More

What Next?

One of the reasons I’m having so much fun with Inktober is because I’m not only improving my drawing skills … More

Having Fun

Recently in one of the online art groups I’m in, someone posted one of “those” posts…the ones we’re really not … More

Yes, It’s Me Again!

I want to shout out a big “HELLO” to everyone who follows my “Artistcoveries” blog. It’s been months since I’ve … More

A Little Rough

Those of you who have become Facebook friends already know my exciting news. I’m going to be joining an art … More

Re-do: Step 3

I hate it. That’s all I can say about how this painting turned out the second time around. Although I … More

Re-do: Step 2

I’m still not getting a good photo of this painting, but I’m making a little progress on it. I’ve completed … More

Re-do: Step 1

I’ve been working on my ruined canvas. I’m taking it very slowly, and thinking things through as I decide what … More

How to Ruin a Painting in One Easy Step

Getting back to painting has proved far more difficult than I’d expected. It’s nerve-wracking, although I can’t say exactly why. … More

Just Doodlin’

I’ve always enjoyed doodling. I think most of us have fun just picking up a pencil or pen and doodling … More

The Dark Side

Most of the time I seem to paint with fairly light and bright colors. Recently, I changed that and decided … More

Back to the Drawing Board

Yes, I’m back to my art studies now, and it’s almost like beginning again. After nearly three months away from … More

Happy Blogaversery – Update

I do want to thank everyone for the friendship and encouragement I’ve received since I began “Artistcoveries” in 2016, and I hope to reach a point where I can resume my art studies this spring.

What Else Would You Like to Do?

While recuperating, the closest I actually came to doing any art was to grab a sketchbook one day and doodle a bit. I actually spent more time playing with my kneaded eraser, however, than actually sketching anything.

Did Anybody Miss Me? :)

I apologize for the unscheduled absence from Artistcoveries. A sudden illness sent me to the hospital last week. I’m now … More

When Colors Go Wrong

Although I made a lot of my usual mistakes in this painting, overall I think I’m fairly pleased with it — except for the color choices.

Chiaroscuro

I’ve been working on chiaroscuro drawings, using graphite and shading techniques to create form.

Reflections

I’ve always liked this picture because of the “Monet-like” quality it has.