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

I haven’t been overly ambitious lately where art is concerned. For the moment I’m content to do a little daily … More

My daughter, Liz, you may recall, is quite an accomplished collage artist. I’ve previously shared the iguana she drew and … More

A lot has changed for me since I began learning to draw seven years ago, and I mean this in … More

I learned something today. Of course, I try to learn something every day, and usually I do come across at … More

In the summer of 2021 I downloaded an art instruction book by Barrington Barber — Learn to Draw: 10-Week Course … More

I’m a bit behind on posting this since I’ve been so wrapped up in other projects I’ve wanted to share. … More

Over the last few months I’ve played with color — a lot. Usually my palette is based on landscape colors. … More

Just so you know, I have now successfully completed my “15-Day Floral Challenge“. You’ve previously seen my first nine oil … More

I was a good student when I was in school. I loved learning. I still do. I enjoyed reading assignments … More

I first heard of the “Zorn” palette through one of our area art clubs. Our HFAA group recently put on … More

Try It. You’ll like it. Those were popular words in advertising a few decades back. One of my favorite “try … More

This turned out to be one of the most interesting questions in the quiz, in my opinion. I’d never heard … More

Many times I’ve said that creativity is “making a mess” — but that’s only part of it. The rest of … More

Today is Draw-a-Bird Day, a special holiday I celebrate each year. Yes, this is real holiday, and you can read … More

Last year I explored the concept of slow drawing — and slow art — in various ways. First, I learned about Amy … More

Of all the “Art Quiz” questions and answers I’ve posted in the blog — all coming from Encyclopedia Britannica, by … More

Perhaps you’ve been wondering what’s happened to my “WIP” Rocky Falls. I’m pleased to say that it’s coming along nicely. I’m … More

After discovering the “Mythical Createures” game at Amazon recently, I wondered if there were more “drawing activity” sets available, so … More