Different Directions

There’s a wise saying that gives us a good definition of insanity. It is “doing the same thing over and … More

When Will I Ever Learn?

When I recently shared a photo of my messy, flooded studio, I had an unfinished oil painting on the easel. … More

Do you remember that lakeshore painting I recently completed? Probably not, so here it is again: It was done for … More

As you know, I recently went on a lovely field trip to a botanical garden as part of an art … More

Overall, I think the lesson I’ve learned recently about being able to fix mistakes in art has been a valuable … More

I’m at a bit of a loss for words when it comes to describing this piece of art. I … More

Art is a very personal thing. We all know this, of course. Even though I may not consciously be thinking … More

I’ve learned a lot about art over the last 6 years. That’s how long it’s been, you see, since I … More

I’m still doing various projects as part of my personal “home-made” brand of art therapy. Despite my commitment to oil … More

This might look like a painting, or at least, an attempt at a painting. It’s not. It’s merely another quick … More

I’ve come to the final day of my “quick course” in fashion illustration, all lessons taken from Master Fashion Sketches in … More

Now that I’m an official nature journalist — official by my own declaration — I’m loving my time outdoors more than … More

I’m very glad I’ve learned the basic “how-to’s” of nature journaling. Although our weather was quite uncooperative for a while … More

I love rain, especially in the spring. I love the sound of the thunder, I love the sky-shattering flashes of … More

I love meteorology — which has nothing to do with meteors. It is, as we all know, the science of … More

Love. It’s not a word I use often when I’m talking about my art. Oh, sometimes I might say that … More

It’s no secret to anyone who’s been reading this blog for a while. I’ve struggled with art journaling. Although I’ve … More

One of my favorite bits of life philosophy has always been the admonition that “If in doubt… don’t.” In other … More

May Day — the first of May — is an old-fashioned holiday of sorts, a time for merry-making and dancing … More

Have you ever gone somewhere or done something that you really didn’t think you’d enjoy… only to find yourself having … More