Lines of Action

My first gesture drawings — done in May 2016 — were a lot of fun. They were also (in my … More

Have a Seat

On my list of things I don’t like to draw, interior scenes rank right up there near the top, along … More

I know yesterday’s post was a bit of a downer, but let’s put that aside for now. True, I struggle … More

Every year about this time my niece, Cara, begins asking that question. “Is it too early?” She’s referring to the … More

I have very mixed feelings about plein air painting. I love the idea of it. It sounds so … well, artsy. … More

Only recently I learned that a sketchbook is meant to be a very personal thing. A sketchbook isn’t really intended … More

When I made the decision to learn to draw, the first thing I did was go online to Amazon. There … More

In the rock ‘n’ roll world, Cheap Trick is a group that’s been around for a long time. So have … More

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

After being a subscriber to an art-journaling box for nearly a year, I recently cancelled that monthly box. I haven’t … More

I was browsing about online and I came across this motivational message about constantly challenging ourselves. Sounds good, doesn’t it? … More

Yesterday I happily said “it was fun to be back in my studio — all still dry despite the recent … More

I recently shared a few thoughts about impostor syndrome and how I’ve been able to overcome it — for the most … More

Yes, good people. It’s that time of year again. Summer has arrived, and with it has come my annual visit … More

Lately, cats have been quite the topic around the house and around the art studio. Some of you might have … More

You knew the answer, right? I’ve always loved photography, and I’ve read a bit about its history, so I was … More

We talk a lot about boxes, don’t we? Time after time we speak about being stuck in boxes and the … More

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

I am a stickler for rules. Just ask the grandkids. If they won’t follow the rules in the games we … More

Have you ever heard of a smashbook before? Until recently, I hadn’t. I’ve since learned that the concept of smashbooking has been … More