I love board games of all sorts, but my absolute favorite is Masterpiece. I’m not sure if I’ve ever mentioned … More
Category: Miscellaneous
November Night
It’s November, and here in the midwest that can mean cold, rainy — or even snowy — nights. Last night … More
Has Word Press Gone Crazy?
Just a short note… what is going on with WordPress? Yesterday my entire interface went through some bizarre change, making … More
Leftover Art
If you’ve read this blog for very long, you know how much I love cooking. You know, too, how my … More
What Really Matters in Art
Art is definitely subjective. We all know that. While I rave over Egon Schiele, many of you dislike his works. … More
To Sparkle in the Morning Sun
I came across these words in my little Bob Ross desk calendar… “Let’s put a few little highlights in here … More
Grid Patterns and More
Here’s a quick look at the many different Zen-Doodles I’ve created over the last couple of weeks. A fellow artist … More
Tiny Treasures
Several local artists I know through our regional clubs have become interested in miniature painting. Apparently there is an art … More
More Tangles
I’m certainly having fun with my tangles. I stop short of calling them “Zentangles” simply because I may or may not … More
Showing Off the Studio
Yesterday was a fun day. Our “California Girl” — Liz Sherwood — was here in the midwest. She’s accompanying her … More
Sign Here, Please
If memory serves me right — which at my age is sometimes questionable — the first artwork I ever signed … More
Art Really Does Matter
I’ve written before about the importance of art, about its value not only in my life but in the lives … More
Tangled Up in Zen
Life is crazy these days. Between a pandemic and politics, we’re living in a world of confusion and uncertainty. Emotions … More
The Joys of Painting
I’m sure everyone who’s ever picked up a paint brush is well aware of the late Bob Ross and his … More
We’ve Gone Batty!
Remember that polymer clay I bought recently? Looks like it’s definitely going to be a big hit with the grandsons. … More
Bad Habits?
We all know what habits are, but I want to share a good definition I recently came across. Habits are … More
Drawing Techniques – Sighting
Learning to draw has been quite an interesting — and surprising — journey. From the first, I was astonished to … More
Where Art Leads
When I think of art, I think of visual art. Drawings, paintings, etchings. Things we look at. That is, of … More
Wish List
Yesterday morning I was browsing a bit through the blog. Sometimes I enjoy doing that… just looking back to earlier … More
Spooky Silhouettes
Since doing my first Halloween silhouette drawing back in 2018, it’s become a fun part of my Halloween planning and … More