A Pleasant Rut :)

Do you ever find yourself “stuck in a rut” when it comes to your artwork? Doing the same thing, the…

Simple is Good

Yesterday was a very busy day. I was out of town for most of it, then had to drive 90…

I’m Proud of This One!

Over the last two years, I’ve done a lot of drawing, and for the most part, I’ve enjoyed it. Sometimes…

What Next?

One of the reasons I’m having so much fun with Inktober is because I’m not only improving my drawing skills…

Having Fun

Recently in one of the online art groups I’m in, someone posted one of “those” posts…the ones we’re really not…

Yes, It’s Me Again!

I want to shout out a big “HELLO” to everyone who follows my “Artistcoveries” blog. It’s been months since I’ve…

A Little Rough

Those of you who have become Facebook friends already know my exciting news. I’m going to be joining an art…

Re-do: Step 3

I hate it. That’s all I can say about how this painting turned out the second time around. Although I…

Re-do: Step 2

I’m still not getting a good photo of this painting, but I’m making a little progress on it. I’ve completed…

Re-do: Step 1

I’ve been working on my ruined canvas. I’m taking it very slowly, and thinking things through as I decide what…

How to Ruin a Painting in One Easy Step

Getting back to painting has proved far more difficult than I’d expected. It’s nerve-wracking, although I can’t say exactly why.…

Just Doodlin’

I’ve always enjoyed doodling. I think most of us have fun just picking up a pencil or pen and doodling…

The Dark Side

Most of the time I seem to paint with fairly light and bright colors. Recently, I changed that and decided…

Back to the Drawing Board

Yes, I’m back to my art studies now, and it’s almost like beginning again. After nearly three months away from…

Happy Blogaversery – Update

I do want to thank everyone for the friendship and encouragement I’ve received since I began “Artistcoveries” in 2016, and I hope to reach a point where I can resume my art studies this spring.

What Else Would You Like to Do?

While recuperating, the closest I actually came to doing any art was to grab a sketchbook one day and doodle a bit. I actually spent more time playing with my kneaded eraser, however, than actually sketching anything.