If you’re old like me, you’ll remember this Bob Dylan classic. “It Ain’t Me, Babe” is said to be one … More
Category: Pastels
Autumn Colors
Last night was a fun night at Gettin’ Sketchy. It offered a chance to get out a few art supplies I … More
Forty Five Minutes…Or Less
It’s been a long, long time since I’ve done anything with pastels, so when I headed to YouTube on Wednesday … More
What Not to Do at an Art Workshop
I recently attended a pastel workshop, and I have to say that I learned a lot from the experience. In … More
A Treat!
We often hear about the need to push ourselves, to step out of our comfort zones, and to do things that … More
At a Pastel Workshop
Saturday was such a fun day! I attended my first art workshop, and I loved it. For me, this was … More
The Birds!
This little fellow is late to the “Draw-a-Bird” party this month, so he’ll be flapping his wings like crazy to … More
The Sky’s the Limit
One of the first artists I met online after starting this art blog was Jade Sutton. She’s creative, she’s imaginative, … More
Liking What We Draw
It’s all right to like what we draw. This has been one of the hardest lessons I’ve had to learn … More
Clouds
Rows and flows of angel hair And ice cream castles in the air And feather canyons everywhere I’ve looked at … More
Pastels – For the Birds!
I do love drawing birds, and today I wanted to share this fat little fellow hopping around in a bit … More
You Get What You Pay For
Caveat emptor — let the buyer beware — was probably the first Latin phrase I learned. I was no more than five … More
Let There Be Light
On the first day of creation, light came into the world. Nothing is more important for an artist than light. … More
What Is It?
“What is it?” Those are the three little words no artist ever wants to hear, especially one who’s still relatively … More
Works of Art, or…?
Every morning when my husband gets to work, he gives me a call. We usually talk about the day he has … More
It’s Official – I’m a Real Artist Now
Ever since I began learning to draw last June, I’ve been wondering when I would become a “real” artist. I … More
A Matter of Perspective
Oh, my goodness, but do I have a headache! I’ve just been through a grueling lesson on perspective, and while … More