What Really Matters in Art

Art is definitely subjective. We all know that. While I rave over Egon Schiele, many of you dislike his works. … More

To Sparkle in the Morning Sun

I came across these words in my little Bob Ross desk calendar… “Let’s put a few little highlights in here … More

There is a Shaker song called “Simple Gifts”, and I’d like to share it today. ’Tis the gift to be … More

There’s a lovely old grist mill in West Virginia situated along Glade Creek. I’m sure you’ve seen it before, perhaps … More

I joke a lot about art, love, and romance. I’ve written about breaking-up with Aubrey Phillips and his style of watercolor … More

We hear a lot about happy little accidents in art, and today I want to share what I call a fortuitous accident. … More

We’ve had our first snowfall of the season here. It came on Monday, October 26. I point this out because … More

I posted an earlier version of this painting — Cherry Blossom Spring — in September. Since then it’s been sitting … More

Usually at this time of year I’m painting landscapes filled with autumn colors. This year is an exception, however. I’m … More

Today I’m sharing another quick landscape drawing, along with a few thoughts about one of the most basic principles in … More

I am sitting here listening to Still Waters by David and Steve Gordon. I find their music very soothing, very … More

When I first tried painting a scene of cherry trees in bloom, it didn’t go well. You saw that ugly … More

I’m having an ugly day in the art studio. I wasn’t planning to make bad art, today, but sometimes it … More

On Monday evening I attended one of the first art club meetings since the start of the pandemic. The meeting … More

Autumn officially begins for us tomorrow, on September 22. My husband and I have been having our own “fall celebration” … More

A few days ago I shared a few of my “misty morning” watercolor paintings. They reflected, I hope, peaceful scenes … More

Learning new techniques is one of the most enjoyable aspects of art for me. It’s always fun, of course, to … More

I love misty mornings when colors are soft and hazy. In my watercolor studies, that’s the effect I’ve been learning … More

When I first began teaching myself to draw — back in 2015 — I had absolutely no confidence in my … More

“Gray skies… nothing but gray skies… “ This drawing marks a bit of a first for me. While I’ve painted … More