A Study in Light and Shadow

I’m sitting here in my new little art studio — or actually, I’m sitting here at my computer desk, a short … More

What Makes It Art?

Today I’m revisiting that much debated question: What is art? What is it about a drawing or painting that makes … More

In March 2016, soon after I started this blog, I shared a few works by Paul Cezanne, writing about the … More

Among the many artists whose works I’ve studied recently as I’ve explored my Dutch heritage is Frans Hals, also known … More

We’ve all asked that question before, haven’t we? My husband asks it often, fortunately not about anything I’ve painted — … More

I love coincidences, especially ones that involve things I’m learning about. When my attention is called to one thing from … More

I’m having a good laugh this morning over cattle and their lowing. I know that Christmas has passed, nobody is … More

I certainly hope you’ve already eaten because if not, you might find yourself getting a bit hungry. I finished my … More

Sometimes things in life come together in fascinating ways. That’s what has happened lately for me. I’ve previously mentioned by … More

I still have villages on my mind. Not only am I still thinking about Carsen’s off-hand remark that our neighborhood is … More

Every child is an artist. We’ve all heard that, read that, seen that, and most people probably believe it. Most … More

Back in days past — was it the late 60’s? Early 70s? Folks often talked about going with the flow. … More

I love learning new things about art and about art history. I’ve always enjoyed reading about famous artists, but it’s … More

Over the last few days I’ve been browsing online, learning about pens, inks, and artists who have worked with them. … More

As I continue exploring the history of pen and ink, I’m awed by the works of famous artists. For me, … More

For me, getting ready for Inktober has led to a renaissance of sorts, a rebirth of my interest in pen … More

Inktober is in the air! My supplies are on the table, my excitement level is mounting, and I’m counting down … More

In yesterday’s post I mentioned a workshop I attended earlier in the week. It was sponsored by one of the … More

I was thrilled when my new Chinese Brush Art kit arrived yesterday. It is so beautiful! In fact, it’s so … More

What I love most about creativity is how one thing always leads to another, so there’s never an end to … More