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Discovering the joy of art

Author: Judith

As an artist, author, and musician, I celebrate creativity and personal expression through all that I do. I invite you to join me as I explore many different aspects of life, love, beauty, and nature.

Putting Art in Context

When I discovered the tonalist art movement and decided to study it further, I had no idea what lay ahead. I … More

Art movements, Art philosophy, British aesthetics, James Abbott McNeill Whistler

True Kitchen Art

In the past, I fussed and fretted about doing my art in our kitchen. Sometimes I laughed at it; sometimes … More

Alcohol inks, Fun art experiments, Kitchen art

Why I Love Quick Studies

Lately you’ve seen a number of quick studies I’ve made in oils while working my way through Mood and Atmosphere … More

Color schemes, Quick studies, split complementary colors

Quick Study in Red and Green

While I’ll be the first to admit that today’s “quick study” — part of my 100-day creative journey — is … More

Complementary color scheme, focal point, Quick studies

Art in the Time of Covid

Over the last twelve months, many artists have written about their experiences in dealing with the pandemic. For some, the … More

Abstract Expression, Alcohol ink, Alcohol Ink Mastery, Art Clubs, Covid-19

L-7

Maybe you’re too young to get the reference here, but back in the day — those long ago times when … More

Beat Generation, doodles, Grids, Hippies, Squares

Something Which Vaguely Resembles Flowers

Every time I mention alcohol ink, I find myself using words about having fun. It’s only natural, I guess, to feel … More

Abstract Art, Alcohol ink, Blending inks

The Last Light of Day

I was pleased by today’s “quick study” — an example of a triadic color scheme. What pleased me most with this … More

Primary Colors, Tonalism, Triadic color scheme

A New Appreciation for Abstract Art

In the past I’ve had a somewhat complicated relationship with abstract art. To understand that relationship, I think it’s important … More

Abstract Expression, Art Education, colors, Design Principles, Jackson Pollak, Mark Rothko

Quick Study: More Monochromatic Green

Over the next few days I’ll be doing a number of “quick studies” for my “Mood and Atmosphere” project. These … More

Atmosphere, green, Monochromatic color scheme, Mood, Quick studies

A Lean, Mean, Green Machine

Art takes me to so many unexpected places. I’m a curious sort of artist, and I’m always off searching for … More

Color mixing, green, The Artist's Road, Viridian Green

The Gold Bug

This drawing is from the most recent episode of “Gettin’ Sketchy” with artists Ashley Bane Hurst and Matt Fussell. One … More

Drawing techniques, Negative drawing, reverse drawing

A Gray Day

I’m truly in a bit of a gray mood today. It’s still very cold here and will be cold for … More

Grays, mixing colors, paynes gray

To My Husband With Love

Today is St. Valentine’s Day, one day of the year when we think about that someone special, the one we hold most … More

Graphics fairy, love, Silhouettes, Valentine's Day, Vintage Valentines

Drops of Color

At some point in the future I’m planning to EXPLORE — that’s my word for 2021, remember — ideas and … More

Abstract Art, Alcohol inks, Balance, Blending solution, Design Theory, Harmony, Puddle drops, Rhythm

A Good Mess

Yesterday I shared a quick study on “soft edges” in oil painting. Today’s painting is a counterpart to that. It’s … More

Hard edges, Palette knife, Seascapes

A Soft Touch

Edges are important in oil painting. There are “soft edges”. There are “hard edges”. There are “firm edges”, and there … More

100-Day Challenge, Atmosphere, Edges, Mood

What’s the Big Idea?

Art instruction books typically begin at the same point — a long list of materials with helpful information about why … More

Choosing a scene, focal point, Narrative in Art

So… Now What?

I’ve got my alcohol inks out again, I’ve downloaded another book from the Kindle Unlimited program, and I’m ready to … More

Alcohol ink, Ceramic tiles, Puddle drops, Richard Cheadle

Lots of Lessons Learned

I’ve mentioned in several previous posts that I’ve been working on a project with watercolor pencils. This is essentially a … More

Derwent Academy watercolor pencils, Emerald toucanet, Inktense, Watercolor pencils

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