From the time I first heard of them, I’ve been curious about oil sticks. Recently, I decided to get a small … More
Category: Oil Painting
Let’s Mix It Up Today
As a very messy oil painter, I’m always looking for tips that might help me keep my palette better-organized and … More
Making Messy Art
Many times I’ve said that creativity is “making a mess” — but that’s only part of it. The rest of … More
A Classic in the Art of Insult
We’ve all figuratively met “Whistler’s Mother” — from a painting titled Arrangment in Gray and Black #1. But how many of … More
Rocky Falls: Almost Finished
“Are you ever going to finish that painting?” That’s what my husband has been asking about “Rocky Falls”. I call … More
More Fingerpainting
I am still quite intrigued by the idea of fingerpainting with oil paints. Surprisingly, I haven’t done much with it … More
Well, That Didn’t Work
We all know the old adage about not fixing it if it’s not broken, but I think most of us … More
Fingerpainting
Do you remember fingerpainting as a child? I didn’t get to do much of that because, for me, it was … More
Maybe It’s Time
Earlier this month I mentioned the unexpected visit my husband’s aunt and parents made to our home. At the time, … More
Rocky Falls: Rough-In
Perhaps you’ve been wondering what’s happened to my “WIP” Rocky Falls. I’m pleased to say that it’s coming along nicely. I’m … More
Art Misconceptions
Because I had a very limited acquaintance with art as a child, I grew up with a lot of misconceptions, … More
My Visit to Futurism
In a recent post on futurism, I compared the dynamics of the art movement to the frenetic energy I feel whenever … More
A Good Investment
When I started learning to draw in 2015, I began with a #2 pencil and a sheet of copy paper. … More
Rocky Falls: Underpainting
You’ve previously seen my initial “thumbnail” sketches for my current oil painting WIP — work in progress — and you’ve … More
Rocky Falls: Value Study
When I began my current project — Rocky Falls — I first made several small “value sketches” designed to help … More
“If I Weren’t the President…”
Presidential history has long been a hobby of mine. My fascination with our US Presidents began when I was a … More
My New Set of Palette Knives
Obviously my attempts at using palette knives in my landscape oil painting didn’t work too well. I had fun playing … More
Trees, Trees, and More Trees
My recent attempt at painting trees — with a palette knife, no less — left me with a lot of … More
New-Fallen Snow
Recently a winter storm hit a large part of the US — including the midwest where we live. Predictions were … More
Oh, Those Trees!
I wish I didn’t have to share this, but I feel I must. It’s my “studio version” of the “Missouri … More