Hello, Spring!

I always look forward to spring. As a child, one of my fond memories was seeing our tulips blooming each … More

For Ukraine

Each day we listen to reports of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and our hearts go out to the people … More

Because I had a very limited acquaintance with art as a child, I grew up with a lot of misconceptions, … More

Recently I shared a book review — Girl in Hyacinth Blue — and along with the post, I shared a little … More

Going to the retinologist is not an especially fun time for my husband. It involves getting a shot in the … More

Last September I wrote a post asking “Why Pay More?” when it comes to art supplies — specifically watercolor art … More

Throughout this month, I’ve painted a number of “winter landscapes” in watercolor. I’ve played with different color palettes. I’ve tried … More

I’m enjoying the winter watercolors I’ve been doing this month. Each one I do gives me a chance to try … More

I certainly would never have thought that I’d ever celebrate winter, but here I am, doing exactly that this morning. … More

Throughout much of my adult life, I’ve had a recurring dream. I see myself at an airport, and I’m trying … More

After I began learning to draw, I quickly discovered that there was much more to art than simple graphite and … More

I have gathered up all the “watercolor how-to” books I’ve had sitting around the studio, and I’ve put them away. … More

I don’t like to waste things, especially in the art studio. But, since I’m not always a very neat or … More

I was feeling a slight bit of frustration this morning when I sat down for another “watercolor lesson”. My lessons … More

When it comes to watercolor, I sometimes feel that I’m not really getting anywhere, and I’ve figured out why that … More

CONTINUED FROM YESTERDAY — Read “Redefining Art – Part 1” here.Truly I have been hesitant in sharing these thoughts about … More

I love languages, and you might remember that I’ve been learning Dutch. As part of my studies, I often listen … More

Today I’m sharing a work of art — a term I use very loosely. It’s an abstract watercolor, and I … More

Remember how it was back in high school when you’d come to class and the teacher would “pop” a quiz … More

I’m always quick to point out that I’m not a watercolor artist. I do, however, enjoy playing with the medium. … More