What’s In the Box?

We talk a lot about boxes, don’t we? Time after time we speak about being stuck in boxes and the…

I’m Beginning to See

Edgar Degas has always been one of my favorite artists. Although I don’t have a strong background in art or…

I did it! I went plein air painting — not on a solitary hike at our nearby nature trails, but…

Yes, of course, you knew the answer. Pigment and plastic. Yep. Acrylics. Acrylic paint is made of pigment suspended in…

I began learning to draw in June 2015, six years ago. Before that, my only experience with art had been…

I’m not familiar with Gustav Klimt. Although I recognize the name and know a few of his works — such…

I’m at a bit of a loss for words when it comes to describing this piece of art. I…

Recently I stumbled across a “question and answer” site online. Why stop signs are octagonal was the question posed. I…

Our California Girl is no longer in California. She and her husband are now living in Arizona with a gorgeous view…

I’m having a very busy week here… lots of appointments to keep, lots of errands to run, lots of places…

Art is a very personal thing. We all know this, of course. Even though I may not consciously be thinking…

I’ve learned a lot about art over the last 6 years. That’s how long it’s been, you see, since I…

I am a stickler for rules. Just ask the grandkids. If they won’t follow the rules in the games we…

One of the most rewarding aspects of art is the joy that comes from sharing. I love when the young…

Have you ever heard of a smashbook before? Until recently, I hadn’t. I’ve since learned that the concept of smashbooking has been…

I thought getting back to art following my unexpected hiatus would be fairly simple. In fact, I thought it would…

If you’re old like me, you might remember that song by Simon and Garfunkel, the one that told us to…

I’m still doing various projects as part of my personal “home-made” brand of art therapy. Despite my commitment to oil…

I’ve always loved the word hiatus. I was about nine years old when I first heard the word and learned its…

Yesterday was a beautiful day here in our part of the world. After the exhausting process of cleaning up from…