Questions and Answers

I’ve previously written about Julia Cameron and her series of creativity-increasing books. I’ll admit I haven’t followed along faithfully week-by-week … More

In Search of Meaning

I’m sure you’re wondering what you’re looking at here. To be frank about it, so am I. For now, I’ve … More

A New Rembrandt?

Since I’ve been reading a lot about the Dutch Golden Age of painting — and sharing much of what I … More

Where Do You “Art”?

Soon after I began learning to draw and paint, my husband and I found ourselves using “art” as both a … More

Saturday Afternoon

Weekends are not always the best time for art. With my husband home, I don’t have the uninterrupted time I … More

To Have and To Hold

As we celebrate Valentine’s Day today, I thought it would be fun to look at love and romance in the … More

What Makes It Art?

Today I’m revisiting that much debated question: What is art? What is it about a drawing or painting that makes … More

Just Click Here – The Key to Online Art Instruction

I would not be where I am today as an artist — an actual award-winning artist — were it not … More

Inspiration from Imperfection

In March 2016, soon after I started this blog, I shared a few works by Paul Cezanne, writing about  the … More

What Inspires You?

Every creative individual speaks of inspiration. We may define it in different ways, but we all seek it and welcome … More

One of Those Days

Recently I wrote about good days and not so good days.  We all have them, right? Well, for me, Tuesday … More

It Really Is a Face

After finishing up my still life, I had a little time left for painting, so I turned again to Frans … More

A Little “Painterly” Fun

Painterly.  When I first heard that term, I was confounded by it. What exactly did it mean? I didn’t have … More

Good Days and Not So Good Days

More than with any other creative activity I’ve pursued over my life, my experiences with art seem to be the … More

Goals? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Goals!

I’m reflecting again on goals. The idea of setting goals is one we hear often in a variety of contexts. … More

Why Is It Art?

We’ve all asked that question before, haven’t we? My husband asks it often, fortunately not about anything I’ve painted — … More

Rats!

This weekend marked the beginning of the Chinese New Year. It is the year of the rat. And that’s what … More

Exploring New Realms

At the moment I have a lot of paintings on my easel — or nearby — that are, frankly, hideous. … More

If It’s Not Fun…

I hear these words from my husband over and over. Each morning as he prepares to leave for work, we … More

It Could Actually Be a Lot Worse

I’ve been playing with my left-over paints again, and I just had to see what I could do with that … More