When I was first learning to draw back in 2015, I read an article about a drawing class where the…
Lessons Learned
When I reached the half-way point of my 100-day creative adventure and posted about the project, I mentioned a few…
All That Glitters
Our grandson, Madox, visits us each week, and as often as possible Grandma — that’s me — tries to have…
What Makes Art Fun?
My husband is an advocate for fun. “If it’s not fun, don’t do it,” he tells me often. To say…
Painting the Prairie
I’m not a plein aire painter, as you probably know if you’ve read this blog for a while. That fact…
Half-Way Home
Today marks the half-way point in my 100-day creative adventure. I should be half-way home. I’m not, though, because some…
When Did Gesture Drawing Become So Hard?
I’m reminded again of that quote from Degas about how easy painting is when we don’t know how to do…
It’s Complicated
Several years back there was a movie — It’s Complicated — about modern-day relationships — which can, indeed, become a…
My New Favorite Color
As a landscape painter who loves painting skies, I’ve always been partial to blues — from the palest, most delicate…
Theme and Variations
As a writer, a musician and an artist, I often draw comparisons between these various disciplines. We find so many…
A Vase of Pansies
I’ve always loved pansies — to my detriment at one time. When I was about four or five years old…
Watercolor – A Direct Approach
Just when I think I’m getting the hang of watercolors… just when I’m starting to feel a bit more at…
I Painted This
I’m sitting here looking at a watercolor painting I completed a few minutes ago. It’s not even dry yet, but…
Wonders Never Cease
“Wonders never cease to amaze me.” That was an expression my mother used often to express her surprise at something…
A Visit to the Moelwyns
Virtual travel is so pleasant! In real life, I’m not much of a traveler at all. I much prefer staying…
Yes, You Can
Five years ago today I stood looking at a beautiful display of Prismacolor Premier colored pencils. I’d purchased them —…
For the Birds
Among my favorite blogs is ArtSnehal. A talented artist originally from India, Snehal paints birds in watercolor, and every one is…
Abstract Expressionism in Watercolor
I’ve never been one for abstract painting. While I love looking at it and often marvel over how artists create…
Primary Colors
I want to begin by thanking Kathy, “the picture lady” for her post about a fun art project! It’s “Rolling…
The Experience of Art
Toward the end of last month, I shared my whimsical watercolor based on Mary Cassatt’s painting, The Child’s Bath. I loved…
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