Back in the 80’s — such a long time ago now — one of the most popular video games was…
Sketchbook Revival is Coming!
Since the first of the year, I’ve been eagerly awaiting news of Sketchbook Revival 2022. I took part in last…
Art Quiz: The Answer is Icon
I’m sure you knew this one! I remember reading about Christian iconography when I studied Russian history. I was young…
Art Quiz: Question 44
Here’s an interesting “art quiz” question. I knew the answer to this one. You probably know it, too. Name…
Remember My Hyacinths?
Recently I shared a book review — Girl in Hyacinth Blue — and along with the post, I shared a little…
The Heart of the Matter
Today I’m sharing another page from my 100-Day Creative Project Sketchbook of neurographic art. This means that I’ll also be sharing…
A Good Investment
When I started learning to draw in 2015, I began with a #2 pencil and a sheet of copy paper.…
Rocky Falls: Underpainting
You’ve previously seen my initial “thumbnail” sketches for my current oil painting WIP — work in progress — and you’ve…
“This Above All, To Thine Own Self Be True”
You probably recognize these words: This above all, to thine own self be true.” You might also know that they were written…
Art Quiz: The Answer is Futurism
Art in early 20th century Italy was centered around the past. The atmosphere must have felt stifling and oppressive to…
Art Quiz: Question 43
I didn’t have a clue on this one! Do you know the answer? What was the artistic movement that originated…
How My Studio Has Changed
Recently I came across a photo of my studio as we were just moving in. It was quite unfinished —…
Mother and Child
Today’s topic is “emergent art”, a concept I’ve been thinking more about since my recent post on “boxes”. If, as…
From Afar
From the time I first began oil painting, I’ve been aware of how very different art looks up close as…
Could This Be the Face of Leonardo da Vinci?
We each, I think, have an image in our head about Leonardo da Vinci, and for most of us, I…
Rocky Falls: Value Study
When I began my current project — Rocky Falls — I first made several small “value sketches” designed to help…
Girl in Hyacinth Blue
Recently I wrote about periwinkle – a favorite color. Today, I’m sharing another blue. It’s hyacinth, and like periwinkle flowers, the…
Art Quiz: The Answer is Charles Willson Peale
You knew this one, didn’t you! And if you’re an American, you’re probably quite familiar with this famous portrait of…
Art Quiz: Question 42
Because of my love of American history — specifically the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary era —…
“If I Weren’t the President…”
Presidential history has long been a hobby of mine. My fascination with our US Presidents began when I was a…
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