Some Things are Better Left Undone

I know I’m not the only one who tends to “overwork” paintings. Whether it’s in watercolor or oil, I’m constantly … More

The Creative Spirit

Creativity is a subject that is near and dear to my heart. I suppose I’ve always been a creative individual, … More

The Birds!

This little fellow is late to the “Draw-a-Bird” party this month, so he’ll be flapping his wings like crazy to … More

A Pleasant Rut :)

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

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

A Few Bits and Pieces

Although I don’t like the finished painting, I do see a lot about it that gives me hope for my future as an artist. As you know, I’m still trying to figure out who I am and who I want to be, and I think there’s a lot of me in this painting.

An Artist’s Dilemma

In many ways, the painting does reflect who I am as an artist, and I like that. At the same time, I want to explore so many other colors and ideas.

Die, Mr. Partridge, Die!

I did my best to work around the still visible contours of the partridge body, and finally — after many hours of frustration — came away with a scene that accomplished my purposes.

My Mission in Art 2017

I’ve always enjoyed reading artists’ mission statements, and I’ve often wished I could put together a clear, concise, definitive statement of who I am as an artist. Of course, at this stage, it’s not possible. I’m still exploring, still learning, and still growing.

Overcoming Weaknesses

It’s always good to know our weaknesses, and as an artist, I know mine only too well

Twilight Frost at the Old Creek

Being “an artist” involves much more than learning how to apply a medium to a support/surface. It requires a certain sort of vision, an ability to use one’s imagination, and a creative spirit.

A River Doesn’t Run Through It

Although this painting might look like others I’ve done, there were many things different about this one

Colors I Love

Art should make us happy, and this painting does that for me. I used colors I love, painted a scene from my heart, and I’m delighted to share it here.

When I Paint My Masterpiece

I was the girl who couldn’t draw a straight line, remember? But I had other talents. I wrote. I played music. I danced. I sang. A masterpiece, in my opinion, could be the pinnacle of any creative passion, not just painting.