Anyone who has spent any time with watercolors knows that those mischievous paints can’t always be controlled. Of course, in…
Woman Walking in the Woods
Since I’ve recently been practicing creating depth in graphite drawings, I played with that same concept this morning in watercolor.…
The Joys of Painting
I’m sure everyone who’s ever picked up a paint brush is well aware of the late Bob Ross and his…
Depth in Drawing
Today I’m sharing another quick landscape drawing, along with a few thoughts about one of the most basic principles in…
We’ve Gone Batty!
Remember that polymer clay I bought recently? Looks like it’s definitely going to be a big hit with the grandsons.…
Something New to Play With
One thing that’s definitely fun about learning mixed media techniques is that it’s an opportunity to learn about and play…
Autumn Colors
Last night was a fun night at Gettin’ Sketchy. It offered a chance to get out a few art supplies I…
Drawing is Fundamental
Years ago literacy campaigns often used the slogan “Reading is fundamental” with emphasis on the FUN part. As a strong…
Wherever You Are… It’s All Right
Today I’m sharing a quick graphite sketch I recently completed. It was done on Strathmore Gray Toned Paper since that’s…
Drawing Techniques – Grids
My first introduction to drawing with a grid came long, long years ago, back when I was barely out of…
Bad Habits?
We all know what habits are, but I want to share a good definition I recently came across. Habits are…
Round and Round She Goes
Sometimes art is fun. I certainly enjoyed putting this art journal page together and making it my own. The idea…
Drawing Techniques – Sighting
Learning to draw has been quite an interesting — and surprising — journey. From the first, I was astonished to…
Little Inspirations
Remember when I asked about where you “art”? That was back before we made our move from White Oak to…
Where Art Leads
When I think of art, I think of visual art. Drawings, paintings, etchings. Things we look at. That is, of…
Wish List
Yesterday morning I was browsing a bit through the blog. Sometimes I enjoy doing that… just looking back to earlier…
That Looks Nice!
Earlier this morning my husband and I enjoyed our first fire in the downstairs fireplace. It was warm and cozy,…
Spooky Silhouettes
Since doing my first Halloween silhouette drawing back in 2018, it’s become a fun part of my Halloween planning and…
Stencils — How To and How Not To!
Exploring mixed media has been quite an adventure. I’m astonished day by day at how many things there are to…
Just Say No
Most of the time I’m an advocate for pushing ourselves a bit in art. From the start, I believed it…
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