“Loving you is easy because you’re beautiful…” Unless you’re old like I am, you probably don’t know this song. It’s…
What Is Gansai?
Until very recently, I had never heard of gansai, now I not only know the word, I have a lovely 12-color set…
More on Art Journals
I haven’t been posting my art journal pages, but that doesn’t mean that I haven’t been doing them. To be…
What Have I Done?
I have to laugh at myself often. I do so many silly things. I’m fortunate to have a kind, loving,…
Greetings from Somewhere – Wish You Were Here
How many times have you received a postcard from someone traveling on vacation? Maybe postcards aren’t as popular now as…
“Through the Trees”
I love coincidences. They always seem to be a sign to me, a definite indication of something I should learn…
Virtual Visits
Who’s tired of the pandemic? Even though the country is “opening up” again — which has proved to be problematic…
Here Comes the Sun
I love painting landscapes, and I do fairly well with them in oil. With watercolors… that’s another thing altogether. Once…
Putting the Pieces Together
Today is my third day as an art journalist. Hurray! That’s a bit of a milestone for me. I usually…
Tell Me That You Love Me
In even the best of relationships, there are times when we need a bit of reassurance. My relationship with art…
Starting an Art Journal
Art journaling is an idea that has fascinated me for years. Even before I started learning to draw, I’d heard…
A New Look
Yes, Artistcoveries looks a little different. I’m not happy about it, but apparently the theme I was using was “retired”…
Imagination Knows No Bounds
“Imagination knows no bounds.” I like writing those words. I like thinking about them because I know how powerful imagination…
How Do You Do It?
Sometimes I pose rhetorical questions. This is not one of them. I really want to know how you do it…
“I Think I Can”
When I first saw the reference photo we were going to use for the most recent “Live Lesson” series at…
The End is Near!
Like some apocalyptic prophet, I’m holding up a sign. The end is, indeed, near. The end of my 100-day creative…
Write On!
I’m not a natural-born artist; I am, however, a natural-born writer. I’ve been reading and writing since I was about four years…
The Words We Choose
Words are powerful. Whether we’re speaking words aloud, whispering them, thinking them, or sharing them in writing, the words we…
An Interview with the Artist
Have you ever been interviewed? I’ve yet to have anyone ask me too much about my art — other than…
Mind-Mapping
I am sitting here in my studio — the office area, obviously. It’s nice to have both office and studio…
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