Quick Study: More Monochromatic Green

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

So Many Mixed Emotions

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

Winter Memories

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

It’s Complicated

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

With Apologies to Frans Hals

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

A Method to my Madness

Insanity, it’s been said, is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. By that definition, I …

What Did I Learn Today?

Practice painting is often frustrating. Sometimes I feel I’m wasting a lot of canvas as well as wasting a lot …

Starting the Day With a Smile

I don’t know if I’ve ever told this story before…maybe or maybe not. If I have, just stop reading and …

Staying Within the Lines – Not

While I understand the blending technique and managed to create a three-dimensional sphere, I certainly haven’t yet mastered staying within the lines. As a result, my little sphere is a bit lopsided.

Patience Is a Virtue

I’ve never been a patient person. When I want something, I want it now — a fact that Amazon Prime …

Measuring Success

In recent days, I’ve completed a number of “successful” art works. Of course, any real artists who visit this site …

The Importance of Making Mistakes

Today’s art project was a disaster. Luckily, I learned early on in my art explorations that making mistakes was an …