I’ll admit to being a bit flummoxed when I first read the Inktober prompt for Thursday. Spell. A nice word, … More
Category: Challenges and Contests
My First Art Award
We interrupt this program to bring you a special announcement… Image a deep, broadcaster’s voice as you read those words. … More
Roasted
Isn’t it amazing how quickly good intentions can go flying right out the window? I looked forward to Inktober this … More
Tranquil
So far, so good! I’ve survived the first two days of Inktober. Don’t laugh. Pen and ink drawing is really … More
Poisonous
The prompt for the October 1 “Inktober” drawing was poisonous, and a lot of different ideas came to mind. I remembered … More
The Allure of Darkness
I’ve been reading about Gothic art — not the historical sort, but the more modern-day concept that many artists have embraced. I’ll … More
Thoughts on My First Art Show
Every year the film industry gives out golden statuettes for the best movies of the year, the best acting performances, … More
Who’s Ready for Inktober?
I’m looking forward to Inktober this year, which is rather surprising. Back in 2015 when I first began learning to … More
Pictures at an Exhibition
Yesterday was a momentous day in my artistic journey of discovery. It was the opening of my very first art … More
A Taste of Art
Here is another of my abstract acrylics created in response to a prompt in a recent issue of Artist magazine. … More
A Year to Remember
Recently I received my official announcement for the upcoming HFAA Art Show. A few days earlier, I had actually helped … More
What? Me Worry?
Anyone who was around in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s is very familiar with Alfred E. Neuman of Mad Magazine … More
Just Look at that Onion!
Along with my lessons in re-learning to draw, I’m following along with prompts from the Autumn Art Challenge at The … More
Artist Trading Cards
I guess I’ll have to call myself an artist now because I’ve joined in the fun of ATC — Artist … More
My First Challenge
I’m celebrating another momentous event on my journey toward becoming an artist. I’ve submitted my first work to a contest. … More