What Makes It Art?

Today I’m revisiting that much debated question: What is art? What is it about a drawing or painting that makes … More

Inspiration from Imperfection

In March 2016, soon after I started this blog, I shared a few works by Paul Cezanne, writing about the … More

After finishing up my still life, I had a little time left for painting, so I turned again to Frans … More

Among the many artists whose works I’ve studied recently as I’ve explored my Dutch heritage is Frans Hals, also known … More

We’ve all asked that question before, haven’t we? My husband asks it often, fortunately not about anything I’ve painted — … More

I love coincidences, especially ones that involve things I’m learning about. When my attention is called to one thing from … More

I’m having a good laugh this morning over cattle and their lowing. I know that Christmas has passed, nobody is … More

I certainly hope you’ve already eaten because if not, you might find yourself getting a bit hungry. I finished my … More

Sometimes things in life come together in fascinating ways. That’s what has happened lately for me. I’ve previously mentioned by … More

I am a narrative sort of person. Throughout my life I’ve had a love of words and languages, and consequently I’ve … More

Never have I had any inclination toward still life painting. I love looking at them, and I marvel at the … More

I still have villages on my mind. Not only am I still thinking about Carsen’s off-hand remark that our neighborhood is … More

I have played around with digital art a bit, but only a bit. A very little bit, in fact. Actually, it … More

That’s a somewhat rhetorical question. I’m asking, but you don’t have to reply, because I’m not really looking for answers. … More

Every child is an artist. We’ve all heard that, read that, seen that, and most people probably believe it. Most … More

Back in days past — was it the late 60’s? Early 70s? Folks often talked about going with the flow. … More

Life has been busy lately, moving at a very quick pace. I haven’t kept up with my daily drawing time. … More

I love learning new things about art and about art history. I’ve always enjoyed reading about famous artists, but it’s … More

I know last month I said that you probably wouldn’t be seeing any stippling during Inktober, but, yes, what you’re … More

Over the last few days I’ve been browsing online, learning about pens, inks, and artists who have worked with them. … More