How Loose is Too Loose?

I’m having a great time playing with watercolors. To celebrate my recent art “anniversary” I couldn’t resist gifting myself with … More

Where Am I Going Now?

When I look back over the last year, I’m amazed to think that from someone who couldn’t draw a straight … More

I am so pleased with what I accomplished today in my watercolor practice. I just have to share it. It’s … More

I have finally finished my first “realistic” acrylic painting, although I use that word rather advisedly. Realism in acrylics has … More

I’m so grateful for everyone who’s joined me here on my art journey. Today is a very special day for … More

I was in high school art class when I first learned the “rule” that when drawing a portrait, the eyes are halfway … More

Why is it that so often the hardest part of painting is knowing when to stop? Why do we sometimes keep dabbing … More

When I have a camera in hand, I love taking pictures of clouds, so it is any wonder that I … More

Usually when I’m learning a new medium, I take a slow but steady approach, doing my best to get the … More

I am absolutely in love with gesture drawings and the Quick Poses website. I’ve done gesture drawings in the past. … More

I’m off exploring another new pathway in art. Yep. I’ve started learning about acrylics. It’s going to be fun, I … More

We joke a lot about people talking with their hands, but actually, hands do a lot of talking on their own. … More

Just had to share these delightful pictures along with this “masterpiece” by a very young artist. This is “Carsen’s Rainbow” … More

When I painted my California Girl and Feet on the Beach watercolors, I knew they would be challenging for me, … More

We all learned that line from Julius Caesar, didn’t we? I happen to be very fond of Shakespeare, especially his tragedies. … More

I often speak of art as being a journey. It is, indeed. Pursuing my interest in art has led me … More

No, no, this isn’t another post about feet. I’m sure we all saw enough of those yesterday. This post is … More

People hate drawing feet…and I can understand why. Feet are oddly shaped, and toes can go in all different directions. … More

Going back to drawing in black and white has been a good learning experience for me. Perhaps the most important … More

We all know how to get to Carnegie Hall, right? I suppose we could change that old joke a bit … More