At the present time, I’m not doing any acrylic pourings. Last summer, however, I created a pouring during a “play-day” … More
Category: Abstract Art
Painting For Myself
During our recent Fine Arts Association meeting, you may recall, we played with watercolor on Yupo paper. I enjoyed our … More
The Cosmos is Revolving — Again
The cosmos is revolving. This is an expression I use often, so if you’ve followed along with my art journey … More
Bye, Bye, Birdie
Anyone here other than me who’s old enough to remember the 1963 film of a rock star going off to … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Encaustic Painting
I knew the answer to this quiz question because a member of our local fine arts association is an encaustic … More
Gustav Klimt
I’m not familiar with Gustav Klimt. Although I recognize the name and know a few of his works — such … More
I Have No Idea What This Means
I’m at a bit of a loss for words when it comes to describing this piece of art. I … More
The Sketchbook Revival Experience
I’m one of those annoying metaphysical-minded individuals who goes around spouting things like “When the student is ready, the teacher … More
A New Game to Play
Yesterday I was introduced to surrealism. Now, of course, I’ve known about the surrealist art movement and have long been familiar … More
Am I Having Fun Today!
Have you ever gone somewhere or done something that you really didn’t think you’d enjoy… only to find yourself having … More
Definitely Worth the Price
I am not a “crafty” sort of person. I’m creative, but being creative is a bit different from being crafty. … More
Discombobulated
My abstract art adventure has been interesting. I like learning new techniques for putting paint on canvas, especially in wild … More
When Does It Stop Being Art?
Here’s a question for you. When does abstract art stop being art? Maybe that sounds like a silly question, but … More
Expanding Awareness
Here is today’s playful “shape picture”. Its title is “Expanding”, and I feel that my morning “Kindergarten time” is definitely … More
Proportion is Relative
Let’s start with my “child’s play” for today, a design created with different shapes and based on my understanding of … More
Play Along with Me
Playing with my scrapbook-paper shapes each morning is actually quite fun. Sure, I’m an old great-grandmother, but that doesn’t mean … More
Connections
I’m beginning a new abstract adventure. As I learn more about design, I’m finding myself eager to work with abstract … More
Balancing Acts
Like most kids back in the late 50’s and early 60’s, I loved the circus. Among my favorite films, I … More
A Modern Look at Design Principles
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you already know about my little “infatuation” with Denman Ross and … More
Playing With Fire
Oh, this one was fun! It was exciting, and maybe even just a little bit dangerous. This alcohol ink tile … More