This quote has nothing to do with art really, but it showed up in my Facebook feed, and I loved … More
Category: Miscellaneous
Maybe I Can Use That For Something
Recently we bought a new vacuum cleaner. I ordered it from Amazon, and it arrived two days later, carefully shipped … More
Better Days
After my discouragement yesterday, it was hard to come back to the studio today. I knew that awful acrylic pouring … More
Make It Mighty Ugly
By all rights, I should be in a very happy mood. Our Kansas Chiefs football team is on its way … More
May I Quote You on That?
I tend to take quotes with a bit of skepticism, especially online quotes. Sometimes they are correctly attributed; at other … More
Jumpstart Your Art
It’s not uncommon to feel a bit of a creative let-down following all the excitement of the holidays. For the … More
Order — With a Capital O
There’s something about a “first” that always catches our attention, I think. At some level, I believe we’re always looking … More
Lost Treasures
No, this post isn’t about some newly-discovered painting or recently unearthed archaeological discovery — which would be nice since my … More
A Year of Exploration
Each year I choose a word to serve as a guide through the coming twelve months. Last year, you might … More
Farewell 2020
I don’t think anyone is sad to see this year coming to a close. It’s been a difficult year for … More
Christmasphere – Snowflake Contest
Rarely do I join in on blog contests, or “blog-hops” where bloggers get together around a specific theme. Several times Artistcoveries … More
Happy Holidays
There are many different holidays celebrated at this time of year. Our family celebrates Christmas; other friends celebrate Kwanzaa, Yule, … More
A Hot Mess of Hot Pink
Anybody like hot pink? Honestly, it’s never been a favorite of mine. I’m not a “girly” sort, have never been … More
Sunrise… Sunset…
There’s a song from Fiddler on the Roof that speaks of sunrises and sunsets and how swiftly flow the days. … More
The Tonalist Cloud
Have you ever played with Wordle? I first discovered Wordle years ago. and I’ve had a lot of fun playing … More
Illuminating and Ultimate Gray
Every year I look forward to the announcement of Pantone’s “Color of the Year”. This year — which has been … More
Five Frustrations with Art
For the most part, my “journey of discovery” in art has been a good one. In five years I’ve gone … More
Happy Thanksgiving
I am home again now and will be resting for a few days before going back to the studio. Thanks … More
Quick Update
Just letting everyone know that I was admitted to the hospital Friday. So no art posts for a few days. … More
Under the Weather
No art post today. I am sick…hope to be back tomorrow. Enjoy the Vonnegut quote.