Works of Art, or…?

Every morning when my husband gets to work, he gives me a call. We usually talk about the day he has … More

Art for a Good Cause

I just got the latest issue of Artist magazine, and, as always, it’s filled with great articles and useful information. … More

Maybe you’ve heard those words before. “Disillusionment always precedes enlightenment.” I’ve heard them a lot, and often they come from … More

Being a self-taught student of art offers many challenges, not the least of which is knowing how to assess my … More

I love chives. Really, I love all herbs, and my little herb garden is a wondrous source of delight in … More

Some things never change. I tried drawing a wolf last summer — I wrote about it in Hard Things — and … More

I’ve never been a patient person. When I want something, I want it now — a fact that Amazon Prime … More

Ever since I began learning to draw last June, I’ve been wondering when I would become a “real” artist. I … More

I guess I’ll have to call myself an artist now because I’ve joined in the fun of ATC — Artist … More

Yesterday I agonized over perspective and my struggle to accurately depict buildings and architectural elements. This isn’t a new thing … More

Oh, my goodness, but do I have a headache! I’ve just been through a grueling lesson on perspective, and while … More

Simplify. That word has been one of my life’s mottos — if a single word can be a motto, that … More

You may not know it, but today is a very special day. It’s Draw-a-Bird Day, and although it’s not an … More

I recently bought a beautiful book called The Art of Watercolor, one of many art instruction books published by Walter … More

When I first began drawing, I had flowers on my mind. In looking back over the years, it seems many … More

Earlier today I read a blog post from Artist Daily. It was about a class where students spent 20 weeks on … More

I recently posted about the importance of finishing what we start. It’s a good rule to follow, not only in … More

As an aspiring artist, I’m definitely on a mission. My intent is to explore the wide world of art, gather … More

Yesterday was my “fun day” for art. I played with lots of little watercolor “tricks” which I’ll share from time … More

I had fun this morning making a little April Fool’s Day greeting…at least until my husband asked, “Why would you … More