Hey, don’t ask me! I’d never heard of the “Novgorod” school of art! All I could do was take a…
How to Use Oil Pastels
Oil pastel sticks look like crayons. Some are a bit larger than the familiar “Crayola” colors we used as children,…
Floral Studies
Yesterday you saw my sad, over-grown dahlia. I didn’t show you the rather droopy rose I’d drawn the previous day.…
Ruined Art
In personal messages and comments with several of you, I’ve mentioned my recent penchant for deliberately ruining a drawing or…
More Fingerpainting
I am still quite intrigued by the idea of fingerpainting with oil paints. Surprisingly, I haven’t done much with it…
Have a Happy Day
Today is Draw-a-Bird Day, a special holiday I celebrate each year. Yes, this is real holiday, and you can read…
Art Quiz: The Answer is Bohemian School
All the questions in the “Art Quiz” feature are taken from an online art quiz published by Encyclopedia Britannica. They…
Art Quiz: Question 49
Count me out on this question! I had absolutely no clue whatsoever. Do you know the answer? Which school of…
Women at the Market
I’ve recently passed the half-way point in my 100-Day Creative Project. As you’re well aware, I chose neurographic art as my…
Well, That Didn’t Work
We all know the old adage about not fixing it if it’s not broken, but I think most of us…
Creative Bug — And More
Sketchbook Revival 2022 is well underway now. Are you taking part? I hope so. It’s quite an enjoyable experience with…
Art Quiz: The Answer is Aestheticism
“Art for art’s sake” or more properly “l’art pour l’art” in French is a somewhat puzzling concept for me. In January…
Art Quiz: Question 48
Another interesting question today! The motto “Art for art’s sake” belongs to which art movement? Expressionism Aestheticism Costumbrismo Manneriso Check…
Slow Art Day
Last year I explored the concept of slow drawing — and slow art — in various ways. First, I learned about Amy…
Shadow Boxes
Today is April 1, and maybe you’re expecting some sort of “joke” post, but nope. I’ll leave the funny business…
Rocky Falls: Lights and Shadows
I began my painting of Rocky Falls shortly before Valentine’s Day, nearly two months ago. Since then, I’ve worked slowly…
Finding What’s Mine
I’ve talked about my tendency to lose and/or misplace things around the studio. I do my best to keep track…
Graphitint Pencils
I buy a lot of art supplies. Some I purchase because I really need them. Others I buy because I…
Let’s Talk About Neurographic Art
Maybe you’re getting tired of hearing about — and seeing — neurographic art. If so, please take a moment to…
Art Quiz: The Answer is Poussinist
Of all the “Art Quiz” questions and answers I’ve posted in the blog — all coming from Encyclopedia Britannica, by…
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