Category Archives: Materials
Where Do You “Art”?
Soon after I began learning to draw and paint, my husband and I found ourselves using “art” as both a noun and a verb. “What are you going to art today?” he might ask early in the morning. My art wasn’t
Where Do You “Art”?
Soon after I began learning to draw and paint, my husband and I found ourselves using “art” as both a noun and a verb. “What are you going to art today?” he might ask early in the morning. My art wasn’t
Back to Basics with Brushes
When I began oil painting a few years ago, I was confounded by brushes. Earlier, I’d done a bit of watercolor painting, and I’d attempted acrylics, and in both instances, again, brushes were a source of bewilderment. What brushes did
Back to Basics with Brushes
When I began oil painting a few years ago, I was confounded by brushes. Earlier, I’d done a bit of watercolor painting, and I’d attempted acrylics, and in both instances, again, brushes were a source of bewilderment. What brushes did
Just Messin’ Around
At this point in my art journey, I’m all about learning. I think I’ve developed a few basic skills after three years of painting, so I’m eager to spend time practicing and improving those skills. I think I’m teachable now,
Just Messin’ Around
At this point in my art journey, I’m all about learning. I think I’ve developed a few basic skills after three years of painting, so I’m eager to spend time practicing and improving those skills. I think I’m teachable now,
Have You Reached a Verdict?
My husband and I enjoy watching good courtroom dramas in films and on television. In each, there’s always that moment where the judge turns to the ladies and gentlemen of the jury and asks, “Have you reached a verdict?” I’m
Have You Reached a Verdict?
My husband and I enjoy watching good courtroom dramas in films and on television. In each, there’s always that moment where the judge turns to the ladies and gentlemen of the jury and asks, “Have you reached a verdict?” I’m
All the NEWS that’s Fit to PRINT
I recently purchased a 14″ x 17″ newsprint pad, and I’ve been having so much fun with it! I bought it to use as practice paper for both my sumi-e lessons and for learning more about color theory. It wasn’t
All the NEWS that’s Fit to PRINT
I recently purchased a 14″ x 17″ newsprint pad, and I’ve been having so much fun with it! I bought it to use as practice paper for both my sumi-e lessons and for learning more about color theory. It wasn’t
Pen and Ink – Famous Works
As I continue exploring the history of pen and ink, I’m awed by the works of famous artists. For me, at this stage of my art-learning journey, such works are more intimidating than inspiring. First, here’s a self-portrait by Rembrandt.
Pen and Ink – Famous Works
As I continue exploring the history of pen and ink, I’m awed by the works of famous artists. For me, at this stage of my art-learning journey, such works are more intimidating than inspiring. First, here’s a self-portrait by Rembrandt.
Getting Excited
It’s that time of the year! Autumn is so close I can almost feel it. For those of us in the northern hemisphere, the equinox ushers in the start of the season next Monday. I am more than ready! But
Getting Excited
It’s that time of the year! Autumn is so close I can almost feel it. For those of us in the northern hemisphere, the equinox ushers in the start of the season next Monday. I am more than ready! But
