What’s Wrong with Comfort Zones?

Lately I’ve been reading a lot about the concept of “being at home”. As my husband and I both grow … More

The Process of Painting: Inspiration

Creative people never lack for ideas. Ideas are everywhere around us, waiting to be snatched up and put to good … More

Rest in Love and Peace, Little Butternut On May 2, our new kitten Butternut was diagnosed with Feline Leukemia Virus. … More

The third Sketchbook Revival presentation I’ve followed along with — to a point — was by Carla Sonheim, who offered … More

I don’t know Charlie O’Shields personally, but I’ve always felt a bit of a connection with him. He’s from Kansas … More

Bear with me, please. I’m not having a good time right now, but I’m laughing a bit. Just laugh along … More

To those here in the US, let me wish a safe and happy Memorial Day holiday. For most people, it’s … More

Art museums and galleries face two challenging tasks with the artworks they house and display. First is the area of … More

Athletes play sports, yet they also go through extensive drills. Musicians perform at recitals, but first they must spend a … More

I’m disappointed. I should’t be, but I am. I’ve just received information and a sign-up link for Sketchbook Revival 2025. … More

My husband and I are grandparents and great-grandparents to two special needs children. In addition, my husband worked with special … More

Back when I was doing Inktober several years ago, I shared an imaginary art friend — my cheeky “monkey mind”. … More

If you’re a Word Press blogger — and if you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you are — you’ve … More

I first “got to know” Amy Maricle through the Sketchbook Revival program, although I don’t recall which year she was … More

Yesterday I wrote a bit about botanical art and shared a few resources. At the close of the post, I … More

We’ve had quite a bit of windy weather in recent weeks. Although March has always been known as the month … More

I came to the studio early yesterday, sat down here at my desk, and as is my habit, I logged … More

Looking anywhere right now is still a bit of a problem for me. Oh, I can see… but with my … More

I was happy with today’s “Shapes and Forms” drawing exercise — #37 in my series of 100. Each morning I … More

Do you have a favorite saying? An inspiring quote, a philosophical statement that guides your life, a motto by which … More