Before the official prompt list for Inktober was released, my monkey mind and I had already decided that trees would…
A Different Kind of Illusion
Inktober is still new, but so far, I’m enjoying it. Of course, I haven’t yet been brave enough to dig…
Back in the Day
When I was growing up — back in the day — I loved climbing trees. Maybe that’s when and how…
We Interrupt This Program…
Only a few days into Inktober last year, I had to interrupt so that I could share my happiness over…
Creating Illusions
I remember the first time I heard that art is an illusion. Maybe other artists have a natural awareness of…
And So It Begins
Welcome to October, and welcome to Inktober. My little monkey mind and I have been looking forward to this day…
Who’s Inking?
Earlier this month I asked the question: Who is doing Inktober this year? Here are a few bloggers who…
Pen and Ink – Today
Over the last few days I’ve been browsing online, learning about pens, inks, and artists who have worked with them.…
Pen and Ink – Famous Works
As I continue exploring the history of pen and ink, I’m awed by the works of famous artists. For me,…
Pen and Ink — The Renaissance
For me, getting ready for Inktober has led to a renaissance of sorts, a rebirth of my interest in pen…
Pen and Ink – An Early History
Inktober is in the air! My supplies are on the table, my excitement level is mounting, and I’m counting down…
Back at the Easel Again
For weeks now, I’ve been focusing on drawing, practicing with both graphite and ink. Meanwhile, I’ve had a painting languishing…
Note to Self
Recently my art time has been devoted to drawing. I consider drawing a foundational skill for all other art. I’m…
Vintage Art for Autumn
Today our season changes from summer to autumn. It’s my favorite time of the year. It’s also the time of…
The Poor Painted Pumpkin
I am creative, but I’m not crafty. There’s a world of difference between the two. I think it comes down…
The Same — But Different
One of my favorite jokes as a child was one about two women discussing fashion. The first had just bought…
Getting Excited
It’s that time of the year! Autumn is so close I can almost feel it. For those of us in…
How I Know I’m an Artist
When I began learning to draw in June 2015, I was anything but an artist. At that point, I didn’t…
Creating Interest through Contrast
My drawing time this morning involved a rather technical concept, that of creating interest in a drawing through the use…
Nature Sketching
Early this morning I drove to our City Park, one of my favorite places for hiking, sketching, and just communing…
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