A Challenge to Myself

Many years ago I heard a motivational speech about overcoming our weaknesses. It’s not enough, the speaker advised, to simply … More

Looking at Lights and Shadows

My “drawing assignment” for today found me a bit flummoxed. Oh, what an awesome word that is! I don’t hear … 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 old enough to remember “The Shadow” radio program. Although it began in 1937, a bit before my time, it … More

Oh, what a fun morning this has been! I’ve just finished my “truly blind” drawings for our “link party” — … More

Almost two years ago — June 30, 2020, to be exact — I wrote and published a post with the … More

I love hydrangeas. I’ve always been fascinated by the fact that the color of the blooms depends upon the soil. … More

June 9, 2015. That’s when it all began for me. Most of you know the story, but for the newer … More

Do you know what a gazania is? I didn’t. So when it came up as a prompt for the Floral … More

Recently I shared a fun drawing practice — drawing with eyes closed! It was surprisingly soothing and relaxing, and the … More

Being a life-long learner, I seem to naturally move with the rhythms of the school year. My excitement peaks each … More

My year began with ranunculus. Perhaps you remember how confused and disoriented I felt at the start of 2022 as … More

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

In learning art, we hear over and over again about how important it is that we LOOK at what we’re … More

I’ve certainly drawn — and painted — more flowers this year than I’ve ever done before. While I’m not especially … More

These vases are admittedly wonky — but, actually, the vases in my reference photo were wonky-looking, so I was quite … More

Yesterday I shared my initial studies done in preparation for a still life painting with oil pastels. At the end of … More

Oops! Some of you have already seen this post. After writing it, I accidentally published it on Friday instead of scheduling … More

If you’re old like me, you’ll remember this Bob Dylan classic. “It Ain’t Me, Babe” is said to be one … More