I have very mixed feelings about plein air painting. I love the idea of it. It sounds so … well, artsy. …
The Tree on the Corner
I love trees. If you’ve read this blog for any length of time, you already know that trees are among…
Art Quiz: The Answer is a Dove
Another question with an easy answer, I think. Of course it’s the dove, which has long been recognized as a…
Art Quiz: Question 9
Today we’re taking a quick look at symbolism in art. Question: Which animal often symbolizes peace in art? Duck Dog Dove…
Hydrangea Leaves
I wish I could have drawn these hydrangea leaves from life. Sad to say, although we have hydrangea growing, the…
Continuous Line Drawing
Recently I mentioned how much fun I had browsing for bus drawings, and I said “That’s a topic for another…
Gansai and Graphite
I first discovered gansai — Japanese watercolor — about a year ago. I purchased a small set, tried it, and…
The Wheels on the Bus
“The wheels on the bus go round and round…” Who hasn’t sung that song? Yes, the wheels of the bus…
And Now For My Next Trick…
I still remember that aha moment when I realized that art is an illusion. I know, it’s obvious really, and I…
Art Quiz: The Answer is Henry Moore
You knew this one, right? Even if I knew nothing about sculptors or Henry Moore, I think I could have…
Art Quiz: Question 8
I don’t think you’ll find an easier question than this one, so here it is: Question: Which one of these is…
How to Draw a Dog
I know I’ve expressed a few doubts about Barrington Barber’s 10-week drawing course, a book titled Learn to Draw which is intended…
Our Morning Time Together
First and foremost, let me begin by saying that, no, our cat Flower Child is not as fat as I’ve made…
It’s Not For Lack of Trying
Whew! That’s about all I can say for this quick “crash course” on drawing that I’m going through. It’s been…
Finding My Wunjo
I’m always coming up with new things to learn, new ideas to explore, new hobbies to pursue. Some time ago…
A Sketchbook Filled with Bad Drawings
Only recently I learned that a sketchbook is meant to be a very personal thing. A sketchbook isn’t really intended…
Art Quiz: The Answer is “A Pyramid”
This was probably an easy question for most of us. We’ve all seen pictures of the Louvre in Paris, so…
Art Quiz: Question 7
Today’s question is on architecture, and I’m happy to say that I knew the answer to this one. Even though…
Fun Flowers
Today’s drawing might have started out as a vase of sunflowers, but by the time I was finished, they’d turned…
A Day at the Fair
It’s been an exciting week here. For the first time since October 2019, I’ve had my work exhibited in an…
