My husband and I are grandparents and great-grandparents to two special needs children. In addition, my husband worked with special…
Monkeying Around
Back when I was doing Inktober several years ago, I shared an imaginary art friend — my cheeky “monkey mind”.…
Consider This a PSA
If you’re a Word Press blogger — and if you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you are — you’ve…
Draw Yourself Calm
I first “got to know” Amy Maricle through the Sketchbook Revival program, although I don’t recall which year she was…
Worldwide Day of Botanical Art
Yesterday I wrote a bit about botanical art and shared a few resources. At the close of the post, I…
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Back in the day before I “became” an artist… back in the day when I used to dream about what…
Catching the Wind
We’ve had quite a bit of windy weather in recent weeks. Although March has always been known as the month…
Look! Look! Look!
I came to the studio early yesterday, sat down here at my desk, and as is my habit, I logged…
Looking Ahead
Looking anywhere right now is still a bit of a problem for me. Oh, I can see… but with my…
Look For the Good
I was happy with today’s “Shapes and Forms” drawing exercise — #37 in my series of 100. Each morning I…
Worthy of a Second Look
Not long after I came back to the art studio following my very long “hiatus”, I began drawing pears. After…
Words to Live By
Do you have a favorite saying? An inspiring quote, a philosophical statement that guides your life, a motto by which…
Where the Buffalo Roam
“Oh, give me a home, where the buffalo roam, and the deer and the antelope play. Where seldom is heard,…
Just a Quick Update
I may do a little drawing or painting here in the studio today — it’s one of those rare days…
A Valiant Effort
Most times my husband and I remark upon how blessed we have been throughout our lives. We still feel blessed.…
Day 35
I’m sharing today’s drawing for one reason only: it’s a testament to my newfound persistence. This morning, I absolutely can’t…
How Slow Can You Go?
When I was growing up – way back in the 1950’s and 1960’s, there was a popular song and game…
What’s Your Routine?
When I began learning to draw ten years ago, my husband was still working. I quickly fell into a routine…
Doing Due Diligence
My husband often uses the expression “due diligence”. In fact, to be perfectly honest about it, he uses it so…
Yes, It’s Happening!
After digging a bit through my emails, I did find information from Karen Abend. She says Sketchbook Revival 2025 is…
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