What Really Matters in Art

Art is definitely subjective. We all know that. While I rave over Egon Schiele, many of you dislike his works.…

To Sparkle in the Morning Sun

I came across these words in my little Bob Ross desk calendar… “Let’s put a few little highlights in here…

There is a Shaker song called “Simple Gifts”, and I’d like to share it today. ’Tis the gift to be…

Allow me to begin by asking a question. Are zebras black with white stripes? Or are they white with black…

There’s a lovely old grist mill in West Virginia situated along Glade Creek. I’m sure you’ve seen it before, perhaps…

We hear all the time about the “Old Masters” of art, but who were they, really? That was the first…

Here’s a quick look at the many different Zen-Doodles I’ve created over the last couple of weeks. A fellow artist…

Several local artists I know through our regional clubs have become interested in miniature painting. Apparently there is an art…

I joke a lot about art, love, and romance. I’ve written about breaking-up with Aubrey Phillips and his style of watercolor…

We hear a lot about happy little accidents in art, and today I want to share what I call a fortuitous accident.…

I’m certainly having fun with my tangles. I stop short of calling them “Zentangles” simply because I may or may not…

We’ve had our first snowfall of the season here. It came on Monday, October 26. I point this out because…

I’m reading up on perspective again. I know the concepts. I’ve read more “Perspective Made Easy” books than I want…

Yesterday was a fun day. Our “California Girl” — Liz Sherwood — was here in the midwest. She’s accompanying her…

I posted an earlier version of this painting — Cherry Blossom Spring — in September. Since then it’s been sitting…

If you’ve been reading this blog, you already know that I’m not a botanical artist. I love seeing those exquisite,…

If memory serves me right — which at my age is sometimes questionable — the first artwork I ever signed…

I’ve written before about the importance of art, about its value not only in my life but in the lives…

Usually at this time of year I’m painting landscapes filled with autumn colors. This year is an exception, however. I’m…

Life is crazy these days. Between a pandemic and politics, we’re living in a world of confusion and uncertainty. Emotions…