The Art of Practice – Tip #5

I like today’s tip from The Art of Practice. It relates to all I’ve been discovering recently about letting go and letting … More

Claude Lorrain: An Artist Studying From Nature

I love painting landscapes in oil, and thankfully, I love learning about the art equally as much. I’m fascinated by … More

Sienna Ridge

Practice. Exercises. Studies. These are all words and concepts I’m familiar with as a pianist, and I’ve found they have … More

Rough, Rocky Terrain

I’m happy to post this painting. It’s one I finished recently, and if we’re friends on Facebook you’ve already seen … More

Don’t Laugh

We all know the importance of practicing…but, what shall we practice? That’s always a question, and it’s often answered with … More

Why Landscapes? Why Not!

Many times during my art journey I’ve wondered where I might end up. What sort of artist did I aspire … More

The Great Mysteries of Art

I’ve always loved reading stories about art sleuths. You know, those dedicated individuals who track down stolen paintings or other … More

The Road to Transformation

I browsed around a bit this morning and found this quotation from Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love:  Ruin is … More

Setting the Tone

Lately I’ve been pondering an art question: Why do we tone canvases with acrylic before painting? Now, first, let me … More

This Is What an Artist Does

Yesterday morning marked another step on my journey as an artist. I took my portable easel, put my oil paints … More

The Cranky Art Teacher

Yesterday morning I was feeling fairly satisfied with my painting progress. I’d added the finishing touches to one picture, and … More

If You Don’t Try…

Earlier this morning I finished the painting I’ve been slowly — and intentionally — working on. It was a nerve-wracking … More

A Change of Clothes

First, a quick joke. This was one I heard as a girl, and I could really relate to it: Two … More

Easy…Like Sunday Morning

I’ve done a bit more work on the painting I started yesterday morning. I’ve been learning so much lately, and … More

Painting with Intent

Earlier this morning — I’ve been up since about 3:30 AM — I put the finishing touches on a new … More

Nocturnes

Next Monday evening is our Fine Arts Association meeting, and I’ll be in attendance. I enjoy the monthly meetings although … More

Finding My Way

Happy New Year to all my “Artistcoveries” friends. I hope this year brings you many opportunities to express yourself creatively … More

A Momentous Occasion

I’ve been hanged! Or hung. Or whatever the proper terminology is. My artwork — such as it is — is … More

I’m Glad That’s Over!

My buildings are crooked, comical, lopsided, and laughable. I’ve studied perspective, but I just can’t draw buildings. It turns out that I can’t paint buildings either. But give me credit for trying.

Some Things are Better Left Undone

I know I’m not the only one who tends to “overwork” paintings. Whether it’s in watercolor or oil, I’m constantly … More