Every morning when my husband gets to work, he gives me a call. We usually talk about the day he has…
Art for a Good Cause
I just got the latest issue of Artist magazine, and, as always, it’s filled with great articles and useful information.…
Disillusionment Always Precedes Enlightenment
Maybe you’ve heard those words before. “Disillusionment always precedes enlightenment.” I’ve heard them a lot, and often they come from…
Graduating to a Whole New Level
Being a self-taught student of art offers many challenges, not the least of which is knowing how to assess my…
You Can’t Go Wrong with Chives
I love chives. Really, I love all herbs, and my little herb garden is a wondrous source of delight in…
I Still Can’t Draw a Wolf
Some things never change. I tried drawing a wolf last summer — I wrote about it in Hard Things — and…
Patience Is a Virtue
I’ve never been a patient person. When I want something, I want it now — a fact that Amazon Prime…
It’s Official – I’m a Real Artist Now
Ever since I began learning to draw last June, I’ve been wondering when I would become a “real” artist. I…
Artist Trading Cards
I guess I’ll have to call myself an artist now because I’ve joined in the fun of ATC — Artist…
Maybe Some of Those Lessons Did Pay Off
Yesterday I agonized over perspective and my struggle to accurately depict buildings and architectural elements. This isn’t a new thing…
A Matter of Perspective
Oh, my goodness, but do I have a headache! I’ve just been through a grueling lesson on perspective, and while…
Keep It Simple, Sweetheart
Simplify. That word has been one of my life’s mottos — if a single word can be a motto, that…
Please Draw a Bird Today
You may not know it, but today is a very special day. It’s Draw-a-Bird Day, and although it’s not an…
Just Pull Out the Trees
I recently bought a beautiful book called The Art of Watercolor, one of many art instruction books published by Walter…
Thoughts on Drawing from Nature
When I first began drawing, I had flowers on my mind. In looking back over the years, it seems many…
Do I Have to Do All of That?
Earlier today I read a blog post from Artist Daily. It was about a class where students spent 20 weeks on…
Unfinished Business
I recently posted about the importance of finishing what we start. It’s a good rule to follow, not only in…
On a Mission
As an aspiring artist, I’m definitely on a mission. My intent is to explore the wide world of art, gather…
If It’s Not Fun, Don’t Do It
Yesterday was my “fun day” for art. I played with lots of little watercolor “tricks” which I’ll share from time…
April Fool’s Day Fun
I had fun this morning making a little April Fool’s Day greeting…at least until my husband asked, “Why would you…
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