Disoriented Dreams

Throughout much of my adult life, I’ve had a recurring dream. I see myself at an airport, and I’m trying … More

“…the Sum of its Parts”

There’s a saying about some things being “greater than the sum of its parts.” True enough in many areas of … More

I’ll make it short and sweet. What’s the trouble with art? Simply this: there’s so much of it! I guess … More

I’ve posted previously about Inktober — the annual drawing challenge that runs throughout the month of October. Folks, we’re almost … More

This is the time of year when artists around the world start thinking about picking up their pens and taking … More

When I began learning to draw, I started with graphite, moved on to charcoal, conte, and then to pen and … More

I was browsing about online and I came across this motivational message about constantly challenging ourselves. Sounds good, doesn’t it? … More

I love rain, especially in the spring. I love the sound of the thunder, I love the sky-shattering flashes of … More

I love meteorology — which has nothing to do with meteors. It is, as we all know, the science of … More

I’m one of those annoying metaphysical-minded individuals who goes around spouting things like “When the student is ready, the teacher … More

One of my favorite bits of life philosophy has always been the admonition that “If in doubt… don’t.” In other … More

“Does not follow directions well…” No parent wants to hear that report from a child’s teacher. Following directions is an … More

I start my mornings with blogging. I love logging on, reading comments, and browsing through posts from sites I follow. … More

Did you know…? Today is the official celebration for Draw-a-Bird Day. I’m not sure why it is that we’ve come … More

Time now for another progress report on my 100-Day Creative Adventure. I like where I am right now as an … More

Showing off “failed” drawings is not a lot of fun, but I learn so much from them that sharing them … More

You already know, of course, that I don’t do urban sketching. I can’t draw buildings, and I’d be much too … More

Spring is here! It officially arrived about a week ago, and I’m more than ready for warmer days. During the … More

Many times we’re told to “do what we can,” and that’s good advice. As a general rule, doing something is … More

Another day, another quick study as I continue learning about mood and atmosphere in landscape oil painting. Although this is … More