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If memory serves me right — which at my age is sometimes questionable — the first artwork I ever signed … More

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Who’s tired of the pandemic? Even though the country is “opening up” again — which has proved to be problematic … More

Today is my third day as an art journalist. Hurray! That’s a bit of a milestone for me. I usually … More

Toward the end of last month, I shared my whimsical watercolor based on Mary Cassatt’s painting, The Child’s Bath. I loved … More

I’m going to say it straight out — I love this whimsical watercolor. I don’t care how long I live, … More

Recently I’ve been studying a bit about primitive art such as the paleolithic cave art of Spain and France, dating … More

I’m sitting here in my new little art studio — or actually, I’m sitting here at my computer desk, a short … More

I’m not sure if I’ve ever mentioned it in this blog, but presidential history is another of my interests. In … More

Since I’ve been reading a lot about the Dutch Golden Age of painting — and sharing much of what I … More

In March 2016, soon after I started this blog, I shared a few works by Paul Cezanne, writing about the … More

After finishing up my still life, I had a little time left for painting, so I turned again to Frans … More

Among the many artists whose works I’ve studied recently as I’ve explored my Dutch heritage is Frans Hals, also known … More

We’ve all asked that question before, haven’t we? My husband asks it often, fortunately not about anything I’ve painted — … More

I love coincidences, especially ones that involve things I’m learning about. When my attention is called to one thing from … More

I’m having a good laugh this morning over cattle and their lowing. I know that Christmas has passed, nobody is … More

I certainly hope you’ve already eaten because if not, you might find yourself getting a bit hungry. I finished my … More

Sometimes things in life come together in fascinating ways. That’s what has happened lately for me. I’ve previously mentioned by … More

I am a narrative sort of person. Throughout my life I’ve had a love of words and languages, and consequently I’ve … More

Never have I had any inclination toward still life painting. I love looking at them, and I marvel at the … More

I still have villages on my mind. Not only am I still thinking about Carsen’s off-hand remark that our neighborhood is … More