Sienna Ridge

Practice. Exercises. Studies. These are all words and concepts I’m familiar with as a pianist, and I’ve found they have … More

Don’t Laugh

We all know the importance of practicing…but, what shall we practice? That’s always a question, and it’s often answered with … More

Two years ago I posed a question about art — what makes a work a piece of art? With over … More

Many times during my art journey I’ve wondered where I might end up. What sort of artist did I aspire … More

I’ve always loved reading stories about art sleuths. You know, those dedicated individuals who track down stolen paintings or other … More

I browsed around a bit this morning and found this quotation from Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love: Ruin is … More

I’ve often recounted the story of buying my first sketchbook, how odd it felt to walk through the art supply … More

If I were an art teacher — which I’ll never be — the first thing I would teach my students … More

Lately I’ve been pondering an art question: Why do we tone canvases with acrylic before painting? Now, first, let me … More

Yesterday morning marked another step on my journey as an artist. I took my portable easel, put my oil paints … More

Yesterday morning I was feeling fairly satisfied with my painting progress. I’d added the finishing touches to one picture, and … More

Earlier this morning I finished the painting I’ve been slowly — and intentionally — working on. It was a nerve-wracking … More

First, a quick joke. This was one I heard as a girl, and I could really relate to it: Two … More

I’ve done a bit more work on the painting I started yesterday morning. I’ve been learning so much lately, and … More

I started a new oil painting this morning. It’s going to be a bit of a practice painting, a chance for … More

Earlier this morning — I’ve been up since about 3:30 AM — I put the finishing touches on a new … More

Recently I’ve been looking again at works by my favorite landscape artists — Thomas Cole, Asher Durand, Frederic Church and … More

Next Monday evening is our Fine Arts Association meeting, and I’ll be in attendance. I enjoy the monthly meetings although … More

Happy New Year to all my “Artistcoveries” friends. I hope this year brings you many opportunities to express yourself creatively … More

I know I’m not the only one who tends to “overwork” paintings. Whether it’s in watercolor or oil, I’m constantly … More