Art Quiz: Question 36

Art varies from culture to culture, and that’s what today’s art quiz question is all about. Which of these art … More

Vintage Journals and Junk Journals

I’m not one for surprises. Maybe you remember me saying that at Christmas time when I recounted how, as a … More

I’m not a patient person. Years ago a friend sent me a sampler she’d cross-stitched. It said “Oh, Lord, give … More

Art therapy isn’t always about catharsis. It’s not always about healing what hurts. Sometimes the best art therapy comes from … More

I am quite a determined recycler. You probably guessed that, I’m sure. I want to help make our world better, … More

Time today for a bit of French art history. Here’s the “Art Quiz” question: Which French painter is called the … More

Snow. Some people love it, some people don’t. I’m one who doesn’t care a lot for snow, although I don’t … More

As part of my morning routine, I like to read one of the daily affirmations shared in Science of Mind … More

Learning watercolor “on my own” is quite an enjoyable process. I like the freedom — and confidence — that comes … More

Today’s post is definitely a “just for fun” look at the world of art. Remember my recent post on toast? … More

I’m celebrating today! Celebrating the beginning of a brand new year, celebrating my joyous new approach to art, celebrating friends, … More

Maybe you’ve seen this popular Facebook meme asking how you like your toast: In case you’re curious, I’m about a … More

Thanks to Artists’ Network, one day earlier this week I got about as close to plein air painting as I’m ever likely … More

The only time I’ve ever been good at cutting and pasting has been on the computer. Yep. I can cut and paste … More

Maybe it looks like I’ve turned a few words around in the title of this post. You might think I … More

Oh, yes. American Gothic. Certainly one of the most recognized paintings in art history, and speaking of history, here’s a … More

In early January, 2017, I wrote a post about “mission statements”. I categorized it as “humor”, and in the post … More

Quite simply, genre painting refers to scenes of everyday people doing everyday things. These paintings — which have long been a … More

Today’s “Art Quiz” question is a simple one: What type of painting depicts scenes from everyday life in a realistic … More

Earlier this year, as part of Sketchbook Revival, I spent a morning making “holes” — which are, essentially, circles. This exercise, … More