Oh, what a beautiful sphere! This “featured image” was created by AI, and it is, indeed, quite lovely. Spheres are … More
Category: Challenges and Contests
Prisms and Pyramids
Today’s “block” for my 100-Day Project was this one, and had you asked me what it was I would have … More
100 Days of Shapes and Forms
I’ve taken part in the online “100-Days” challenge before, doing a variety of different projects. If you’re not familiar with … More
For Pete’s Sake… Just Do It!
Almost two years ago — June 30, 2020, to be exact — I wrote and published a post with the … More
The Story of the Hearty Hydrangea
I love hydrangeas. I’ve always been fascinated by the fact that the color of the blooms depends upon the soil. … More
What is Frangipani?
When I came across “fresh frangipani” as a prompt for the 15-day floral challenge I recently did, I was stuck. … More
15-Day Floral Drawing Challenge
I’ve certainly drawn — and painted — more flowers this year than I’ve ever done before. While I’m not especially … More
Daily Practice
We all know that daily drawing will help us improve our skills. Or daily painting, or pouring, or whatever form … More
Let’s Talk About Neurographic Art
Maybe you’re getting tired of hearing about — and seeing — neurographic art. If so, please take a moment to … More
Your Art Should Make You Smile
I’m not sure if the drawing you’re looking at here will make you smile or not. It might make you … More
Subtle Influences in Art
I’ve always had a fascination about influences. I love reading, for instance, that Mary Cassatt was influenced by Japanese woodblock printing, … More
Whew!
I’m excited about the upcoming Sketchbook Revival 2022. Last year’s series of free workshops was an interesting experience, one with … More
Make of It What You Will
“Art Days” with grandsons Madox and Carsen are always fun times around our house. Our most recent Art Day involved … More
Mother and Child
Today’s topic is “emergent art”, a concept I’ve been thinking more about since my recent post on “boxes”. If, as … More
Art Therapy: A Perfect Day
When I began my “neurographic journey” on Sunday — the start of my 100-Day Creative Project — I promised I … More
My Neurographic Journey Begins
Today marks the official start of this year’s “100-Day Challenge“. This will be my third year taking part — although … More
Yes, I’ll Be Doing This Again
The 2022 “100-Day Project” is set to begin on February 13th, ten days from now. What is the 100-Day Project? … More
Disoriented Dreams
Throughout much of my adult life, I’ve had a recurring dream. I see myself at an airport, and I’m trying … More
“…the Sum of its Parts”
There’s a saying about some things being “greater than the sum of its parts.” True enough in many areas of … More
The Trouble with Art
I’ll make it short and sweet. What’s the trouble with art? Simply this: there’s so much of it! I guess … More