Happy Thanksgiving

I am home again now and will be resting for a few days before going back to the studio. Thanks … More

Quick Update

Just letting everyone know that I was admitted to the hospital Friday. So no art posts for a few days. … More

No art post today. I am sick…hope to be back tomorrow. Enjoy the Vonnegut quote.

I love board games of all sorts, but my absolute favorite is Masterpiece. I’m not sure if I’ve ever mentioned … More

It’s November, and here in the midwest that can mean cold, rainy — or even snowy — nights. Last night … More

Just a short note… what is going on with WordPress? Yesterday my entire interface went through some bizarre change, making … More

If you’ve read this blog for very long, you know how much I love cooking. You know, too, how my … More

Art is definitely subjective. We all know that. While I rave over Egon Schiele, many of you dislike his works. … More

I came across these words in my little Bob Ross desk calendar… “Let’s put a few little highlights in here … More

Here’s a quick look at the many different Zen-Doodles I’ve created over the last couple of weeks. A fellow artist … More

Several local artists I know through our regional clubs have become interested in miniature painting. Apparently there is an art … More

I’m certainly having fun with my tangles. I stop short of calling them “Zentangles” simply because I may or may not … More

Yesterday was a fun day. Our “California Girl” — Liz Sherwood — was here in the midwest. She’s accompanying her … More

If memory serves me right — which at my age is sometimes questionable — the first artwork I ever signed … More

I’ve written before about the importance of art, about its value not only in my life but in the lives … More

Life is crazy these days. Between a pandemic and politics, we’re living in a world of confusion and uncertainty. Emotions … More

I’m sure everyone who’s ever picked up a paint brush is well aware of the late Bob Ross and his … More

Remember that polymer clay I bought recently? Looks like it’s definitely going to be a big hit with the grandsons. … More

We all know what habits are, but I want to share a good definition I recently came across. Habits are … More

Learning to draw has been quite an interesting — and surprising — journey. From the first, I was astonished to … More