Not in the Mood for Whimsy

The third Sketchbook Revival presentation I’ve followed along with — to a point — was by Carla Sonheim, who offered … More

Thank You, Charlie O!

I don’t know Charlie O’Shields personally, but I’ve always felt a bit of a connection with him. He’s from Kansas … More

Bear with me, please. I’m not having a good time right now, but I’m laughing a bit. Just laugh along … More

I’m sitting here this morning awaiting the official start of Sketchbook Revival 2025. I’m not sure where this link will … More

Athletes play sports, yet they also go through extensive drills. Musicians perform at recitals, but first they must spend a … More

I first “got to know” Amy Maricle through the Sketchbook Revival program, although I don’t recall which year she was … More

I came to the studio early yesterday, sat down here at my desk, and as is my habit, I logged … More

Not long after I came back to the art studio following my very long “hiatus”, I began drawing pears. After … More

I’m sharing today’s drawing for one reason only: it’s a testament to my newfound persistence. This morning, I absolutely can’t … More

When I was growing up – way back in the 1950’s and 1960’s, there was a popular song and game … More

My husband often uses the expression “due diligence”. In fact, to be perfectly honest about it, he uses it so … More

After digging a bit through my emails, I did find information from Karen Abend. She says Sketchbook Revival 2025 is … More

I just finished my morning “Shapes and Forms” drawing. I’m up to Day 32 of the 100-Day project. It was … More

I remember doing a “white on white” drawing challenge back in September 2021. This was the result: The challenge, obviously, … More

First… I apologize for today’s sorry-looking drawing. What is it? Well, it’s two geometric blocks together. One is that weird, … More

I was pleased — and also surprised — with this drawing exercise. It was from a lesson on seeing and … More

When it comes to drawing, one of the first things we learn is the importance of correct proportions. I remember … More

The image you’re looking at is from “Art Projects for Kids“. It is, obviously, from a lesson on perspective. The … More

While yesterday’s video tutorial on drawing a cube was helpful for me, I came away from my practice — and … More

I’m making my way through my 100 days of drawing shapes and forms, and today I pulled out a simple … More