So Sad to Hear This

I was so sad when this announcement came up in my Facebook feed: “While it’s never easy to deliver this … More

What Is It?

In studying shapes and forms, we learn that there are two distinct types: geometric and organic. The organic forms are … More

One of the most valuable skills in graphite drawing — and in other media as well — is the ability … More

Today’s “Shapes and Form” exercise — my 100-day project — left me a bit frazzled. I reached into my “wooden … More

This morning I played with soft pastels for the first time in years. I’ve long had a love/hate relationship with … More

I did a lot of different things in the studio yesterday. I worked on shapes and forms — and those … More

In the weeks before I stepped away from my art studio, I was spending a lot of time with oil … More

There is something to be said, I think, for “improvisational art” when we’re learning to draw and paint. To me, … More

Just choosing a title for today’s post has been a challenge. This little charcoal study doesn’t deserve a lot of … More

It’s early morning on a cold, winter’s day. I’m sitting here in my little art studio thinking about the drawing … More

Since I began learning to draw back in 2015, I’ve bought a lot of art supplies. Had you asked me, … More

I was a cheerleader in high school, and “2, 4, 6, 8, who do we appreciate” was one of the … More

First things first. I saw the retinologist about my vision problems. I know I’ve mentioned my limited vision before, although … More

It’s been a good day here in my little art studio, even though it wasn’t quite as successful as I … More

The drawing lesson I reviewed this morning focused on graphite. I’m guessing that just about everyone who wants to draw … More

“Gridlock” is apparently a computer game where you try to outwit opponents as you maneuver your way through a grid … More

I’ve mentioned several times that even while I’ve been away from “art” for quite some time, I have recently done … More

Now that I’m spending a little time in my studio again, I am having fun playing with watercolors. There are … More

Over the last few years, the only artwork I’ve attempted — well, almost — has been watercolor. For the record, … More

One of my first projects since my return to the studio was a mixed media abstract, one of a series … More