Playing with Paint

Acrylics and I just don’t get along. When I first tried acrylics, I was excited, but that excitement quickly faded. … More

My Fate in a Fortune Cookie

I have always been a believer in fortune cookies. More times than I can count, I’ve opened one, pulled out … More

“Concept is the reason that you’re painting the painting. It is the idea that you wish to convey to the … More

As I learn more about art and oil painting, I’m learning a lot of other things, too. I’m learning about … More

Oh, this is a good tip — one I definitely need! Stop Sooner Move on, or set it aside as … More

I don’t know if I’ve ever told this story before…maybe or maybe not. If I have, just stop reading and … More

There is a very long story behind this painting, much too long to recount here. Suffice it to say that … More

I’m happy to post this painting. It’s one I finished recently, and if we’re friends on Facebook you’ve already seen … More

Today I’d like to share my “Zeny Woodpecker”, and tell you a bit about its story. During the past spring … More

Many times during my art journey I’ve wondered where I might end up. What sort of artist did I aspire … More

I browsed around a bit this morning and found this quotation from Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love: Ruin is … More

If I were an art teacher — which I’ll never be — the first thing I would teach my students … More

Yesterday morning marked another step on my journey as an artist. I took my portable easel, put my oil paints … More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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