Earlier this morning I finished the painting I’ve been slowly — and intentionally — working on. It was a nerve-wracking…
A Change of Clothes
First, a quick joke. This was one I heard as a girl, and I could really relate to it: Two…
Easy…Like Sunday Morning
I’ve done a bit more work on the painting I started yesterday morning. I’ve been learning so much lately, and…
Heavens Above!
I started a new oil painting this morning. It’s going to be a bit of a practice painting, a chance for…
Painting with Intent
Earlier this morning — I’ve been up since about 3:30 AM — I put the finishing touches on a new…
An Illusion of Oregano
I have always loved words. All languages fascinate me. Among the words I most enjoy are those that describe groups…
Become One with the Tree
Recently I’ve been looking again at works by my favorite landscape artists — Thomas Cole, Asher Durand, Frederic Church and…
Nocturnes
Next Monday evening is our Fine Arts Association meeting, and I’ll be in attendance. I enjoy the monthly meetings although…
Finding My Way
Happy New Year to all my “Artistcoveries” friends. I hope this year brings you many opportunities to express yourself creatively…
A Momentous Occasion
I’ve been hanged! Or hung. Or whatever the proper terminology is. My artwork — such as it is — is…
Just Look at that Onion!
Along with my lessons in re-learning to draw, I’m following along with prompts from the Autumn Art Challenge at The…
Scribbles
I am a believer in basics. No matter how proficient we may become in a skill, it’s always helpful to…
I’m Glad That’s Over!
My buildings are crooked, comical, lopsided, and laughable. I’ve studied perspective, but I just can’t draw buildings. It turns out that I can’t paint buildings either. But give me credit for trying.
Quick Fall Fun
Autumn is an awesome season for artists.
A Work in Progress
I suppose up to this point, all of my art could be considered part of a large “work in progress.”…
Some Things are Better Left Undone
I know I’m not the only one who tends to “overwork” paintings. Whether it’s in watercolor or oil, I’m constantly…
The Creative Spirit
Creativity is a subject that is near and dear to my heart. I suppose I’ve always been a creative individual,…
The Birds!
This little fellow is late to the “Draw-a-Bird” party this month, so he’ll be flapping his wings like crazy to…
I Don’t Do Creepy Cute
Today’s Inktober drawing can best be summed up as “Well, I tried.” In fact, I tried several times and never…
Art on the Go
I’ve had a very busy weekend, so my Inktober drawings have been put aside lately. Today I began playing “catch-up”…
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