Scribbling is fun, I’ll say that. I’m learning, too, that scribbling is an important part of art, far more important, in … More
Category: Learning to Draw
Buckle Up, Buttercup — Disasters Ahead!
Since sharing my favorite works of art, I’ve been both looking forward to and dreading the idea of sharing the … More
My Favorite Things
Still in a reflective mood, I’ve been looking back over these last few years, and remembering the highlights of this … More
What Was I Thinking?
As the end of another year approaches, I’m in a bit of a reflective mood. It’s always a good time … 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
Redefining Art — Part 1
When I set out earlier this year with the idea of EXPLORATION to guide me — this was the word … More
Dit Is Jouw Slaaptijd
I love languages, and you might remember that I’ve been learning Dutch. As part of my studies, I often listen … More
A Pride of Lions
Drawing animals has always been difficult for me. When I first began learning to draw — back in 2015 — … More
A Pair of Pears
After yesterday’s guess-what-it-is drawing, I took a deep breath and tried again. Before I go on, I’m just going to … More
Observational Fatigue
There’s a slight chance — if you’ve been reading recent posts on this blog — you might be able to take … More
Trust Yourself
I recently signed up for another free online class from Michael’s. This one was on “Watercolor Herbs”. Being a lover … More
Is It Any Wonder I’m Confused?
I’m just wrapping up my morning drawing session, and I’m leaving the lesson on a discouraging note. I don’t like … More
How to Pet a Cat
First, let me say this. Despite the title, yes, this is actually a post about art. Before I can get … More
Where to Begin?
It’s been said that the beginning is “a very good place to start,” and true enough, it is. But only … More
What Makes an Onion an Onion?
Today’s drawing assignment was both interesting and thought-provoking. What I mean is that not only was the drawing exercise one … More
White on White
I’ll admit to being very apprehensive about this drawing exercise. I figured it would be quite a challenge. In my … More
We All Make Mistakes
I’m going to guess that when you look at my drawing exercise today, you won’t have a clue what it … More
Look, Hold, Draw
What is the process of drawing? Seriously, I want you to stop and think about it for a minute or two. … More
Then and Now
It’s always fun to time-hop a bit and look back at other times and places in our lives. For me, this … More
5 Tonal Studies
Pick up any art instruction book or go to any art class and sooner or later — probably sooner — … More