Unfinished Business

I recently posted about the importance of finishing what we start. It’s a good rule to follow, not only in … More

On a Mission

As an aspiring artist, I’m definitely on a mission. My intent is to explore the wide world of art, gather … More

Yesterday was my “fun day” for art. I played with lots of little watercolor “tricks” which I’ll share from time … More

Maybe you’ve heard that old joke before, and you’re probably thinking that this is going to be another post about … More

I have a rule in my studio: I must finish what I start. — Keiko Yasuoka I loved reading this … More

Had someone told me a year ago that today I would be writing posts for an online art blog, happily … More

I heard an amusing joke recently. If a home-schooling mother talks to herself, is she crazy? Or is she just … More

Yesterday I wrote about my new watercolor journal. Later this morning, I plan to go out to my herb garden … More

“Know thyself.” Those two words have offered good advice ever since some Greek sage uttered them centuries ago. They’re usually … More

At what point does an artist begin to develop a unique, personal style? I’ve often wondered about this, and lately … More

Lately I’ve been on an artistic frenzy. I’ve created several drawings and paintings that I consider successful, as well as a … More

Yesterday was a momentous one on my journey toward becoming an artist. I went art-shopping and for the first time, … More

Yesterday I picked up my copy of Your Artist’s Brain by Carl Purcell. I’ve been working — diligently — on … More

I love looking at my old sketchbooks. Yes, in the nine months since I’ve started learning to draw, I’ve filled … More

In recent days, I’ve completed a number of “successful” art works. Of course, any real artists who visit this site … More

Artist (art·ist) NOUN a person who produces paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby. synonyms: designer · creator · … More

I’m part of the “baby boomer” generation. In the 1960s we were “coming of age”, discovering ourselves, and setting out … More

I’m not much of a planner, especially where art is concerned. I’m more of an impromptu, spur-of-the moment sort of … More

Maybe art is easy for the talented. It’s not easy for me. Of course, easy and difficult are relative terms. … More

I’ve always wanted to be an artist. As a child, I loved coloring. I’m sure I probably tried doing a … More