Today’s “Shapes and Form” exercise — my 100-day project — left me a bit frazzled. I reached into my “wooden … More
Category: Miscellaneous
Sorry, But I Hate This Sketchbook
I remember buying my first sketchbook. I stood in the “Art Supplies” aisle at Wal-Mart, feeling so out of place. … More
I’m Lost!
This is one of those days in the art studio. Maybe you know what I’m talking about. One of those … More
I’ve Had Enough Pears
Hallelujah! That’s probably what you’re saying as I show this last “Pear Study” — this one done with Daler-Rowney Oil … More
Will This Really Help Me?
Oh, what a beautiful sphere! This “featured image” was created by AI, and it is, indeed, quite lovely. Spheres are … More
Yikes!
Sometimes we make bad drawings. It happens. We don’t intend to, of course, but sometimes bad drawings happen all the … More
Cross Contour Lines Explained: Techniques for Realistic Drawings
One of the most popular posts on Artistcoveries was written in 2019: Developing New Skills – Cross Contour Lines. Now, … More
Prisms and Pyramids
Today’s “block” for my 100-Day Project was this one, and had you asked me what it was I would have … More
What a Journey It’s Been!
I happened to see this little “anniversary card” — “9 years later, and you’re still the best decision I ever … More
AI and Art: Exploring the Creative Intersection
Once upon a time, the concept of “artificial intelligence” seemed a little far-fetched. Computers were mechanical, electronic devices, inanimate objects, … More
You’re Probably Tired of Pears
Yes, today I’m sharing another pear, the fourth pear I’ve done. One was in charcoal, the other three are graphite … More
100 Days of Shapes and Forms
I’ve taken part in the online “100-Days” challenge before, doing a variety of different projects. If you’re not familiar with … More
Drawing from Life — Art Resources
Since I began learning to draw back in 2015, I’ve bought a lot of art supplies. Had you asked me, … More
“We Must Believe…”
Today’s post is of a philosophical nature, so please do share your thoughts. The topic involves our “mindset” in learning … More
An AI Ego Boost
AI — artificial intelligence — is all around us, like it or not. I know a lot of people who … More
For Goodness Sake – Why?
Over the last few years, the only artwork I’ve attempted — well, almost — has been watercolor. For the record, … More
Looking Back and Looking Ahead
At the back of our house is a room I call our “utility” room. It’s a laundry room, and also … More
Who Is She?
Below is a watercolor I did earlier this month as part of Ida Andersen Lang’s “Art Soul Gathering”. I guess … More
A Few Drops of Magic
I’m making progress on my butterfly project — and I’m slowly climbing up that Ladder of Success I posted recently. … More
The Ladder of Success
This post has very little to do with art. The only connection, really, is that I was working on an … More
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