I love this time of year! Yes, “technically” it is still summer. Autumn doesn’t begin until Wednesday, September 22 this…
What Color Is the Moon?
One of the most important things for me right now is keeping my art time simple. In the past, I’ve…
Fair Game — And a Bottle of Gamvar
Over and over, I hear the same thing. When it comes to drawing, anything is fair game. Even the simplest…
Goodbye, Miss Crabapple
I laugh whenever I read that creative children often have “imaginary friends.” I certainly did, and I’m sure you did…
Art Quiz: The Answer is Robert Irwin
First, here’s a bit of information about the “MacArthur Foundation” and its annual awards: The MacArthur Fellows Program, also known as…
Art Quiz: Question 16
I had absolutely no idea on this question. I took a guess, and I happened to guess right, but it…
What About Inktober?
This is the time of year when artists around the world start thinking about picking up their pens and taking…
There Is Always Something New
One of the most exciting — and sometimes frustrating — facts about art is that there’s always something new to…
Happy Labor Day
Here in the US, we’re celebrating Labor Day today. The holiday is observed on the first Monday of September. It…
A Labor of Love
With the Labor Day holiday approaching for US workers, I thought it might be interesting to explore art as an…
Art Quiz: The Answer is Guerrilla Girls
I knew nothing about “The Guerrilla Girls”. I did not know that the group was formed in 1985, nor did…
Art Quiz: Question 15
I’ll admit to ignorance on this question. I got this one wrong. Here’s the question: Which art group was founded by…
The Height of the Ridiculous
“I wrote some lines, once on a time, in wondrous merry mood…” So begins one of my favorite poems. I…
Have You Ever…?
If you’re on Facebook, you’ve surely seen one of those posts that go around so often, asking “Have you ever…”…
Feeling More At Home
I recently wrapped up my 10-week summer drawing course, and I’ll admit to cutting class on one day near the…
Art Quiz: The Answer is Art Nouveau
You knew this one, right? Indeed, “art nouveau” (meaning “new art”) flourished in Europe and the United States beginning around…
Art Quiz: Question 14
Time for another Art Quiz question, and I’m guessing most of you will find this an easy one. Question: Which ornamental…
Summer Landscape Vignettes
As summer draws to a close, I’m nearing the end of my summer drawing project — following along with a…
I’m Not the Only One
Sam Smith recorded a song back in 2014. “I’m Not the Only One” is a sad song, actually. but I’ve…
Please Tell Me How
A couple days ago I was crying out for help with perspective drawing, and today… well, another day, another cry.…