As many of you have pointed out, I was spreading myself a bit too thin last summer, trying to do … More
Category: Learning to Draw
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
Drawing Through
I learned something today. Of course, I try to learn something every day, and usually I do come across at … More
49 Dots and Other Drawing Exercises
In the summer of 2021 I downloaded an art instruction book by Barrington Barber — Learn to Draw: 10-Week Course … More
The Shadow Knows
I’m old enough to remember “The Shadow” radio program. Although it began in 1937, a bit before my time, it … More
The Curious Asian Lady and Others
Oh, what a fun morning this has been! I’ve just finished my “truly blind” drawings for our “link party” — … More
For Pete’s Sake… Just Do It!
Almost two years ago — June 30, 2020, to be exact — I wrote and published a post with the … More
The Story of the Hearty Hydrangea
I love hydrangeas. I’ve always been fascinated by the fact that the color of the blooms depends upon the soil. … More
Seven Years Ago
June 9, 2015. That’s when it all began for me. Most of you know the story, but for the newer … More
African Daisies
Do you know what a gazania is? I didn’t. So when it came up as a prompt for the Floral … More
It’s a Party!
Recently I shared a fun drawing practice — drawing with eyes closed! It was surprisingly soothing and relaxing, and the … More
School’s Out!
Being a life-long learner, I seem to naturally move with the rhythms of the school year. My excitement peaks each … More
The Ranunculus — Revisited
My year began with ranunculus. Perhaps you remember how confused and disoriented I felt at the start of 2022 as … More
Zestful Zinnias
Just so you know, I have now successfully completed my “15-Day Floral Challenge“. You’ve previously seen my first nine oil … More
Close Your Eyes… And Draw
In learning art, we hear over and over again about how important it is that we LOOK at what we’re … More
15-Day Floral Drawing Challenge
I’ve certainly drawn — and painted — more flowers this year than I’ve ever done before. While I’m not especially … More
More Wonky Vases
These vases are admittedly wonky — but, actually, the vases in my reference photo were wonky-looking, so I was quite … More
Wonky Vases – My Still Life Painting
Yesterday I shared my initial studies done in preparation for a still life painting with oil pastels. At the end of … More
Painting Pears
Oops! Some of you have already seen this post. After writing it, I accidentally published it on Friday instead of scheduling … More