September is Here!

I love September. I always have, and I’m sure I always will. Really, what’s not to love? Although it’s still …

Do I Have an Egbert?

I wrote about brushes once before — when I was first doing watercolor painting. That was a little over two …

A Year to Remember

Recently I received my official announcement for the upcoming HFAA Art Show. A few days earlier, I had actually helped …

The Art of Practice – Tip #10

I’m not at all sure I agree with today’s tip — the last in The Art of Practice. For what it’s …

Open Studio

On Saturday, I attended my first open studio event sponsored by our Tri-County Art League. These events are held in a …

The Art of Practice – Tip #1

Recently while working on a few graphite drawing exercises, I came across a sheet of practice instructions I’d never seen …

Easy…Like Sunday Morning

I’ve done a bit more work on the painting I started yesterday morning. I’ve been learning so much lately, and …

Madox Paints a Mountain

Granny got out her Grumbacher watercolors, her Sakura “Koi” watercolor set, lots of paintbrushes, and big sheets of watercolor paper.

Playing Favorites

I think, at this point, it goes without saying that I’ve figured out what medium I most enjoy. While I still like charcoal and graphite, oil painting has become my favorite form of artistic expression.

I Must Be a Real Artist Now

I may not be a great artist, but I’m loving what I’m doing.

What I’ve Learned

…one week isn’t long, but I have already learned a lot.

Brushing Up

Of all the things I’ve learned and read and done — or tried — over the last year as a …

Losing It

“I’ve finally got it all together…I just don’t remember where I put it.” I’ve always loved that quote, and it’s …

“Clean Kitchen Cook”

Cooking? Isn’t this an art blog? Yes, but I’m passionate about both, and as art is now taking over my …

Let There Be Light

On the first day of creation, light came into the world. Nothing is more important for an artist than light. …