My Mission… Should I Choose to Accept It

In early January, 2017, I wrote a post about “mission statements”. I categorized it as “humor”, and in the post … More

Where Do I Even Begin?

Recently I mentioned the disarray in my studio. Some “messiness” is good when we’re working and playing in a creative … More

So…This Happened Today

It will come as no surprise, I’m sure, that I didn’t exactly follow the directions for today’s drawing lesson. More … More

Throwing Away the Books

I was feeling a slight bit of frustration this morning when I sat down for another “watercolor lesson”. My lessons … More

Don’t Click This Link!

My title probably sounds like pure clickbait… you know, one of those headlines that dares the reader to click, that arouses … More

One Brush, One Color, One Morning

Following my not-so-successful attempts at painting the November scene from the calendar hanging near my easel, I was both eager … More

“This Is How You Become an Artist”

  On last Monday morning, our grandson, Carsen, had a school holiday, part of the district’s extended Thanksgiving schedule. His … More

Buckle Up, Buttercup — Disasters Ahead!

Since sharing my favorite works of art, I’ve been both looking forward to and dreading the idea of sharing the … More

Good-Bye, November

Another month is drawing to a close – as is another year — and I’m ready to move on. Even … More

My Favorite Things

Still in a reflective mood, I’ve been looking back over these last few years, and remembering the highlights of this … More

What Was I Thinking?

As the end of another year approaches, I’m in a bit of a reflective mood. It’s always a good time … More

This Isn’t Who I Am

3333333333333333333333333333333333333 — see NOTES below. Today I’m sharing another quick oil painting study, once again following Camille Pissarro’s advice to … More

Am I Really an Artist?

I’ll cut right to the chase here. Yes, I am an artist. I might not be a very good artist, … More

Pop Go the Pigments

Remember how it was back in high school when you’d come to class and the teacher would “pop” a quiz … More

Pocket Size

I’m always quick to point out that I’m not a watercolor artist. I do, however, enjoy playing with the medium. … More

Ghostly Family Fun

Our grandson Carsen recently had a “half-day” at school, so we picked him up after his lunch while his parents … More

Bye, Bye, Birdie

Anyone here other than me who’s old enough to remember the 1963 film of a rock star going off to … More

Foresight Is Always Good

I’m feeling quite pleased with myself at the moment. I’ve completed a painting for my mother-in-law, and while she hasn’t … More

It Was Harder Than We Thought

My grand-daughter Kayla made it over on Sunday for our much-anticipated “play-day” in the art studio. We had fun. I … More

“I Want Something”

It’s a great feeling to be wanted, isn’t it… especially when it comes to art. I’ll admit to feeling quite … More