Subtle Influences in Art

I’ve always had a fascination about influences. I love reading, for instance, that Mary Cassatt was influenced by Japanese woodblock printing, … More

Rocky Falls: Rough-In

Perhaps you’ve been wondering what’s happened to my “WIP” Rocky Falls. I’m pleased to say that it’s coming along nicely. I’m … More

I always look forward to spring. As a child, one of my fond memories was seeing our tulips blooming each … More

Each day we listen to reports of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and our hearts go out to the people … More

Because I had a very limited acquaintance with art as a child, I grew up with a lot of misconceptions, … More

In a recent post on futurism, I compared the dynamics of the art movement to the frenetic energy I feel whenever … More

Today I’m sharing another page from my 100-Day Creative Project Sketchbook of neurographic art. This means that I’ll also be sharing … More

You’ve previously seen my initial “thumbnail” sketches for my current oil painting WIP — work in progress — and you’ve … More

You probably recognize these words: This above all, to thine own self be true.” You might also know that they were written … More

Today’s topic is “emergent art”, a concept I’ve been thinking more about since my recent post on “boxes”. If, as … More

From the time I first began oil painting, I’ve been aware of how very different art looks up close as … More

When I began my current project — Rocky Falls — I first made several small “value sketches” designed to help … More

Obviously my attempts at using palette knives in my landscape oil painting didn’t work too well. I had fun playing … More

When I began my “neurographic journey” on Sunday — the start of my 100-Day Creative Project — I promised I … More

Today marks the official start of this year’s “100-Day Challenge“. This will be my third year taking part — although … More

Recently a winter storm hit a large part of the US — including the midwest where we live. Predictions were … More

Going to the retinologist is not an especially fun time for my husband. It involves getting a shot in the … More

We hear a lot about “getting out of the box” when it comes to art or any other pursuit involving … More

I recently watched a video presentation from John Hulsey, an artist who is almost a “neighbor”. He is from Lawrence, … More

I’m not a patient person. Years ago a friend sent me a sampler she’d cross-stitched. It said “Oh, Lord, give … More