A Flight of Fancy

According to the Merriam Webster Idioms Dictionary, the term “flight of fancy” has been used since the 1600s. It means, … More

A Flash of Color

On a recent visit to my husband’s family in Osceola, Missouri, I caught sight of a brilliant flash of color. … More

One of the first artists I met online after starting this art blog was Jade Sutton. She’s creative, she’s imaginative, … More

I remember when my older sister was in high school and was required to memorize Joyce Kilmer’s poem: “I think … More

On Thursday night, I logged in for the weekly “live lesson” at The Virtual Instructor. Since I started attending the … More

I have yet to complete my first “realistic” acrylic painting. I have one in progress, and I’m hoping to finish it … More

Yes, I sometimes do joke about being “switched at birth”, but not in the way people usually use that term. … More

When I painted my California Girl and Feet on the Beach watercolors, I knew they would be challenging for me, … More

I’ve always enjoyed viewing abstract art. I know, though, there are a lot of people who don’t “get it”. My … More

I often speak of art as being a journey. It is, indeed. Pursuing my interest in art has led me … More

I’m proud of this one. It’s still a very hard thing for me to say “I like what I’ve done,” … More

Yes…a little birdie told me this morning that folks are now celebrating Draw-a-Bird Day every month. Even though the annual event … More

Without a doubt, “California Girl” is the most ambitious watercolor project I’ve undertaken to date. It’s also a painting with … More

I love idioms. You know, those little phrases that work their way into the language whether they make any sense … More

“Today we’re going to draw a squid…” That was how a recent Sketchbook Nation project began. A squid. Great. Uh, … More

In March, I began logging-in to the Thursday night “Live Lessons” at The Virtual Instructor. Although I’ve been a site … More

It’s all right to like what we draw. This has been one of the hardest lessons I’ve had to learn … More

I’d have to say that at least half the fun of art comes from experimenting. I love the fact that … 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