What Did the Little Acorn Say When It Grew Up?

Maybe you’ve heard that old joke before, and you’re probably thinking that this is going to be another post about … More

Harmony in Painting – Through the Eyes of Cezanne

Harmony is a term I’ve most-often heard in reference to music, not visual art. As I’m learning more about composition … More

Finish What You Start

I have a rule in my studio: I must finish what I start. — Keiko Yasuoka I loved reading this … More

What Did I Expect?

Had someone told me a year ago that today I would be writing posts for an online art blog, happily … More

The Eye of the Beholder

As I wrote yesterday, art is a very personal experience. That’s true not only for artists creating works, but also … More

The Personal Touch of Art

Something about art moves people, I’ve learned. It has the power to touch people in ways we can’t fully understand. … More

Telling Stories Through Art

As a writer, I’m well aware of the term narrative. As a photographer, I’ve heard many times that “a picture … More

My First Challenge

I’m celebrating another momentous event on my journey toward becoming an artist. I’ve submitted my first work to a contest. … More

Being Both Student and Teacher

I heard an amusing joke recently. If a home-schooling mother talks to herself, is she crazy? Or is she just … More

Sketchbook Aficionada

Yesterday I wrote about my new watercolor journal. Later this morning, I plan to go out to my herb garden … More

Watercolor Journaling

I’m off on a new adventure: watercolor journaling. I’ve always loved watercolor paintings. They’re magical; they’re ethereal.  The soft, transparent colors … More

Artist, Know Thyself

“Know thyself.” Those two words have offered good advice ever since some Greek sage uttered them centuries ago. They’re usually … More

Finding One’s Style

At what point does an artist begin to develop a unique, personal style? I’ve often wondered about this, and lately … More

True Balance in Art

Lately I’ve been on an artistic frenzy. I’ve created several drawings and paintings that I consider successful, as well as a … More

Getting Bigger

Yesterday was a momentous one on my journey toward becoming an artist. I went art-shopping and for the first time, … More

Just Draw…Everything

Yesterday I picked up my copy of Your Artist’s Brain by Carl Purcell. I’ve been working — diligently — on … More

Color Me Blue

I had to laugh when I read my horoscope for today…after I’d finished a painting project. Here’s what the stars … More

Do Whatever You Can

I love looking at my old sketchbooks. Yes, in the nine months since I’ve started learning to draw, I’ve filled … More

Measuring Success

In recent days, I’ve completed a number of “successful” art works. Of course, any real artists who visit this site … More

Am I an Artist?

Artist (art·ist) NOUN a person who produces paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby. synonyms: designer · creator · … More