Life has been challenging over this past week. Sometimes things happen that are difficult, if not impossible, to process. Such … More
Author: Judith
This is Why I Stopped Doing Art
I’m grateful to everyone for the encouraging words and good wishes. Unfortunately getting back to art is proving to be … More
As Simple As It Gets
Being away from art hasn’t been as easy at it might seem. Although I’ve definitely needed this long, long break, … More
Surprise! Surprise!
Yes, here I am again — briefly. For months now, I’ve been doing everything except art, and that’s all right. I’m … More
How Long Is This Going to Take?
I know my husband has been happy to see me back in the art studio, but I did detect a … More
Layer Upon Layer
The “Soulful Butterfly” project by Ida Lang Andersen is one that was intended to be created in less than a … More
Who Is She?
Below is a watercolor I did earlier this month as part of Ida Andersen Lang’s “Art Soul Gathering”. I guess … More
A Few Drops of Magic
I’m making progress on my butterfly project — and I’m slowly climbing up that Ladder of Success I posted recently. … More
The Ladder of Success
This post has very little to do with art. The only connection, really, is that I was working on an … More
A Little Heavy on the Posca
One of my first projects since my return to the studio was a mixed media abstract, one of a series … More
Here I Am Again
You probably thought you’d seen the last of me… am I right? Yes, it’s been a long, long time since … More
Make It Easy
A popular “break-up” song from the 1960’s said to “Make It Easy on Yourself“. I don’t know how helpful that … More
When it’s Done, It’s Done
Obviously I’ve been going through a lot of intense emotions. My feelings are still very mixed when it comes to … More
Reframing and Reclaiming
It would be nice to say “Oh, Sketchbook Revival is here, and I’m back in the studio again!” I suppose … More
This Felt Good
A few days ago I shared “Red Lady” — my first creative project in months. I liked her because I … More
Starting With Something Simple
The good news — well, I guess it’s good — is that I’m getting back to the studio. I’ve been … More
Sketchbook Revival 2023
It’s that time of year again! Spring is right around the corner and with spring comes Sketchbook Revival, a free … More
The Cat I Couldn’t Draw
Let’s just be blunt about it. One of the reasons — probably the main reason — I quit drawing last … More
You Light Up My Life
First… just a quick note to let everyone know that I’m feeling much better after my “melt-down” last week. My … More
What Happened?
It’s Saturday morning. My husband is off on an errand, all the cats are playing outside, and so, for a … More