I don’t know Charlie O’Shields personally, but I’ve always felt a bit of a connection with him. He’s from Kansas … More
Category: Watercolor
It’s Raining, It’s Pouring!
Spring is here. We woke up this morning to thunder, lightning, and pouring rain. A few years ago, that would … More
I Did Something Right
I’m bouncing around a bit here in my art studio… mostly doing watercolor, but still practicing brush lettering, and re-visiting … More
Watercolor for the Soul
I remember quite well when I first started learning to draw. I was so proud of myself when I learned … More
Before? After? Better? Worse?
Now that I’m spending a little time in my studio again, I am having fun playing with watercolors. There are … 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
Some Semblance of Morning Fog
The last few years have been … well, several words come to mind. Challenging. Difficult. Interesting. Frustrating. All are appropriate, … More
Meditative Art
Life has been challenging over this past week. Sometimes things happen that are difficult, if not impossible, to process. Such … More
This is Why I Stopped Doing Art
I’m grateful to everyone for the encouraging words and good wishes. Unfortunately getting back to art is proving to be … More
As Simple As It Gets
Being away from art hasn’t been as easy at it might seem. Although I’ve definitely needed this long, long break, … More
How Long Is This Going to Take?
I know my husband has been happy to see me back in the art studio, but I did detect a … More
Layer Upon Layer
The “Soulful Butterfly” project by Ida Lang Andersen is one that was intended to be created in less than a … 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
A Little Heavy on the Posca
One of my first projects since my return to the studio was a mixed media abstract, one of a series … More
Here I Am Again
You probably thought you’d seen the last of me… am I right? Yes, it’s been a long, long time since … More
Make It Easy
A popular “break-up” song from the 1960’s said to “Make It Easy on Yourself“. I don’t know how helpful that … More
Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries
It’s been another fun morning in the studio. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m not being too serious about art over … More
Enjoying the Morning
I haven’t been overly ambitious lately where art is concerned. For the moment I’m content to do a little daily … More