“To Be Framed”

Following my recent oil study of the Alberta Landscape, I moved ahead with the project. The next step according to … More

“Not to Be Framed”

Thanks to Artists’ Network, one day earlier this week I got about as close to plein air painting as I’m ever likely … More

On My Own

I have gathered up all the “watercolor how-to” books I’ve had sitting around the studio, and I’ve put them away. … More

Waste Not, Want Not

I don’t like to waste things, especially in the art studio. But, since I’m not always a very neat or … More

My Mission… Should I Choose to Accept It

In early January, 2017, I wrote a post about “mission statements”. I categorized it as “humor”, and in the post … More

One Brush, One Color, One Morning

Following my not-so-successful attempts at painting the November scene from the calendar hanging near my easel, I was both eager … More

Good-Bye, November

Another month is drawing to a close – as is another year — and I’m ready to move on. Even … More

Textures and Topography

Maybe you can look at today’s drawing exercise and guess which famous artist inspired this… or maybe not.   You … More

This Isn’t Who I Am

3333333333333333333333333333333333333 — see NOTES below. Today I’m sharing another quick oil painting study, once again following Camille Pissarro’s advice to … More

Following Pissarro’s Advice

Yesterday as part of the “Art Quiz” feature on Impressionism, I shared a quote from Camille Pissarro in which he … More

Art Quiz: The Answer is Impressionism

You knew this one, of course. Being both a musician and now an artist, I’m quite familiar with impressionism. I’ve … More

The Cosmos is Revolving — Again

The cosmos is revolving. This is an expression I use often, so if you’ve followed along with my art journey … More

An Enchanted Forest

At our last Fine Arts Association meeting, we played with watercolors and Yupo paper. I’ve mentioned Yupo paper before. It’s … More

Foresight Is Always Good

I’m feeling quite pleased with myself at the moment. I’ve completed a painting for my mother-in-law, and while she hasn’t … More

“I Want Something”

It’s a great feeling to be wanted, isn’t it… especially when it comes to art. I’ll admit to feeling quite … More

Imaginary Places

This is why I love gansai. It’s so much fun to play with. Even when I have nothing in mind, … More

There Is Always Something New

One of the most exciting — and sometimes frustrating — facts about art is that there’s always something new to … More

Feeling More At Home

I recently wrapped up my 10-week summer drawing course, and I’ll admit to cutting class on one day near the … More

Summer Landscape Vignettes

As summer draws to a close, I’m nearing the end of my summer drawing project — following along with a … More

Not Plein Air

I have very mixed feelings about plein air painting. I love the idea of it. It sounds so … well, artsy.  … More