Something New to Play With

From the time I first heard of them, I’ve been curious about oil sticks. Recently, I decided to get a small … More

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

Many times I’ve said that creativity is “making a mess” — but that’s only part of it. The rest of … More

We’ve all figuratively met “Whistler’s Mother” — from a painting titled Arrangment in Gray and Black #1. But how many of … More

“Are you ever going to finish that painting?” That’s what my husband has been asking about “Rocky Falls”. I call … More

I am still quite intrigued by the idea of fingerpainting with oil paints. Surprisingly, I haven’t done much with it … More

We all know the old adage about not fixing it if it’s not broken, but I think most of us … More

Do you remember fingerpainting as a child? I didn’t get to do much of that because, for me, it was … More

Earlier this month I mentioned the unexpected visit my husband’s aunt and parents made to our home. At the time, … More

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

Because I had a very limited acquaintance with art as a child, I grew up with a lot of misconceptions, … More

In a recent post on futurism, I compared the dynamics of the art movement to the frenetic energy I feel whenever … More

When I started learning to draw in 2015, I began with a #2 pencil and a sheet of copy paper. … More

You’ve previously seen my initial “thumbnail” sketches for my current oil painting WIP — work in progress — and you’ve … More

When I began my current project — Rocky Falls — I first made several small “value sketches” designed to help … More

Presidential history has long been a hobby of mine. My fascination with our US Presidents began when I was a … More

Obviously my attempts at using palette knives in my landscape oil painting didn’t work too well. I had fun playing … More

My recent attempt at painting trees — with a palette knife, no less — left me with a lot of … More

Recently a winter storm hit a large part of the US — including the midwest where we live. Predictions were … More

I wish I didn’t have to share this, but I feel I must. It’s my “studio version” of the “Missouri … More