The good news — well, I guess it’s good — is that I’m getting back to the studio. I’ve been … More
Category: Abstract Art
Wouldn’t It Be Fun…?
Earlier this month, as part of Joy Ting’s “daily practice” with watercolor — Color Play: Watercolor — I did an … More
Welcome June!
I’m a bit behind on posting this since I’ve been so wrapped up in other projects I’ve wanted to share. … More
The Russian Avant-Garde
Today’s post is short and to the point. I’m intrigued by avant-garde art, especially art created by artists such as … More
Close Your Eyes… And Draw
In learning art, we hear over and over again about how important it is that we LOOK at what we’re … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Mikhail Fyodorovich Larionov
I’d never heard of Rayonism before… which is hardly surprising. I don’t have much background in art history, and what … More
It Ain’t Me, Babe
If you’re old like me, you’ll remember this Bob Dylan classic. “It Ain’t Me, Babe” is said to be one … More
Try It, You’ll Like It
Try It. You’ll like it. Those were popular words in advertising a few decades back. One of my favorite “try … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Simultaneism
This turned out to be one of the most interesting questions in the quiz, in my opinion. I’d never heard … More
“I’m Starting to Like the Weird Stuff”
I’ve laughingly written many times about my husband’s attitude toward abstract art. He doesn’t like it. He doesn’t “get” it. … More
A Different Sort of Zen
As I looked through the workshop schedule for Sketchbook Revival 2022, I think I rolled my eyes a bit when … More
Art Therapy: A Safe Place
I enjoy doing a bit of “personal art therapy” — using visual art as a means of understanding myself, a … More
Women at the Market
I’ve recently passed the half-way point in my 100-Day Creative Project. As you’re well aware, I chose neurographic art as my … More
Shadow Boxes
Today is April 1, and maybe you’re expecting some sort of “joke” post, but nope. I’ll leave the funny business … More
Let’s Talk About Neurographic Art
Maybe you’re getting tired of hearing about — and seeing — neurographic art. If so, please take a moment to … More
My Visit to Futurism
In a recent post on futurism, I compared the dynamics of the art movement to the frenetic energy I feel whenever … More
The Heart of the Matter
Today I’m sharing another page from my 100-Day Creative Project Sketchbook of neurographic art. This means that I’ll also be sharing … More
“This Above All, To Thine Own Self Be True”
You probably recognize these words: This above all, to thine own self be true.” You might also know that they were written … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Futurism
Art in early 20th century Italy was centered around the past. The atmosphere must have felt stifling and oppressive to … More
Mother and Child
Today’s topic is “emergent art”, a concept I’ve been thinking more about since my recent post on “boxes”. If, as … More