A Shopping List for Learning

I like lists. Some people do, others don’t, and I’m one of those people who is always making one list … More

In the Box

We hear a lot about “getting out of the box” when it comes to art or any other pursuit involving … More

I Think I’m Ready Now

Last September I wrote a post asking “Why Pay More?” when it comes to art supplies — specifically watercolor art … More

Midwestern Roots

I recently watched a video presentation from John Hulsey, an artist who is almost a “neighbor”. He is from Lawrence, … More

Not a Favorite, But …

Throughout this month, I’ve painted a number of “winter landscapes” in watercolor. I’ve played with different color palettes. I’ve tried … More

Different Colors

I’m enjoying the winter watercolors I’ve been doing this month. Each one I do gives me a chance to try … More

Another Winter Landscape

I certainly would never have thought that I’d ever celebrate winter, but here I am, doing exactly that this morning. … More

Crayola Playtime

After I began learning to draw, I quickly discovered that there was much more to art than simple graphite and … More

“To Be Framed”

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

It Doesn’t Come Easy

I’m feeling a little discouraged this morning. It didn’t help at all that after my less-than-stellar results at the easel … 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

Throwing Away the Books

I was feeling a slight bit of frustration this morning when I sat down for another “watercolor lesson”. My lessons … 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

“This Is How You Become an Artist”

  On last Monday morning, our grandson, Carsen, had a school holiday, part of the district’s extended Thanksgiving schedule. His … More

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

Good-Bye, November

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

Square One

When it comes to watercolor, I sometimes feel that I’m not really getting anywhere, and I’ve figured out why that … 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