15-Day Floral Drawing Challenge

I’ve certainly drawn — and painted — more flowers this year than I’ve ever done before. While I’m not especially … More

More Wonky Vases

These vases are admittedly wonky — but, actually, the vases in my reference photo were wonky-looking, so I was quite … More

Yesterday I shared my initial studies done in preparation for a still life painting with oil pastels. At the end of … More

I was a good student when I was in school. I loved learning. I still do. I enjoyed reading assignments … More

Oops! Some of you have already seen this post. After writing it, I accidentally published it on Friday instead of scheduling … More

I first heard of the “Zorn” palette through one of our area art clubs. Our HFAA group recently put on … More

If you’re old like me, you’ll remember this Bob Dylan classic. “It Ain’t Me, Babe” is said to be one … More

Remember that sad-looking overgrown dahlia I drew last month? Oh, it was depressing. That oil pastel painting was — in … More

Yesterday was the final day of the Student Art Show sponsored by our HFAA club. I went to the library … More

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

I always look forward to Earth Day. This year, however, as much as I want to get out and celebrate … More

Oil pastel sticks look like crayons. Some are a bit larger than the familiar “Crayola” colors we used as children, … More

Yesterday you saw my sad, over-grown dahlia. I didn’t show you the rather droopy rose I’d drawn the previous day. … More

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

I recently watched a video presentation from John Hulsey, an artist who is almost a “neighbor”. He is from Lawrence, … More

Over the next few days I’ll be doing a number of “quick studies” for my “Mood and Atmosphere” project. These … More

I’m working now with inspiratons from tonalist artist Charles Warren Eaton, often known as “the pine tree painter”. Today’s painting … More

Today I’m sharing the seventh painting in my series of 3 x 5 “Index Card” landscapes. It’s part of my … More

Several years back there was a movie — It’s Complicated — about modern-day relationships — which can, indeed, become a … More

Among the many artists whose works I’ve studied recently as I’ve explored my Dutch heritage is Frans Hals, also known … More