Category Archives: Learning to Paint
The Hardest Lesson to Learn
On Christmas Day, my husband and I drove to St. Joseph, Missouri to spend a little time with my sister. While he drove, I gazed out the window, loving the beautiful scenery passing by. Trees, trees, and more trees, all
The Hardest Lesson to Learn
On Christmas Day, my husband and I drove to St. Joseph, Missouri to spend a little time with my sister. While he drove, I gazed out the window, loving the beautiful scenery passing by. Trees, trees, and more trees, all
Not Quite What I Intended
First…where have I been? Life has been crazy busy over the last few weeks with trips to visit my sister, doctor and dentist appointments, family events, and a multitude of other activities that have kept us on the go. This
Not Quite What I Intended
First…where have I been? Life has been crazy busy over the last few weeks with trips to visit my sister, doctor and dentist appointments, family events, and a multitude of other activities that have kept us on the go. This
Appreciating Where I’ve Been
As part of my art-organizing and general house-cleaning, I’m still going through old paintings I’ve made in the last two years, many of which I’d all but forgotten about. Most of these are paintings I hated when I first finished them.
Appreciating Where I’ve Been
As part of my art-organizing and general house-cleaning, I’m still going through old paintings I’ve made in the last two years, many of which I’d all but forgotten about. Most of these are paintings I hated when I first finished them.
Starting Points
I’m approaching my paintings now in an experimental vein…and it’s proving to be interesting.
Starting Points
I’m approaching my paintings now in an experimental vein…and it’s proving to be interesting.
It’s Actually a Camel
Now, to you, this painting might look like a peaceful winter scene, but it’s not. It’s actually a camel.
It’s Actually a Camel
Now, to you, this painting might look like a peaceful winter scene, but it’s not. It’s actually a camel.
Look! Up in the Sky!
I’d love to hear from oil painters who can give me a bit of advice. How do you create those very fine lines in your paintings? What size brushes do you use? What tricks, tips, or techniques can you share to help me improve?
Look! Up in the Sky!
I’d love to hear from oil painters who can give me a bit of advice. How do you create those very fine lines in your paintings? What size brushes do you use? What tricks, tips, or techniques can you share to help me improve?
Painting a Fantasy
In many ways, my Garden Fantasy is my impression of impressionist art. I can see leaves and flowers, and I can imagine many things when I see this painting. I can feel different things, too.
Painting a Fantasy
In many ways, my Garden Fantasy is my impression of impressionist art. I can see leaves and flowers, and I can imagine many things when I see this painting. I can feel different things, too.
