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“I’m Starting to Like the Weird Stuff”

I’ve laughingly written many times about my husband’s attitude toward abstract art. He doesn’t like it. He doesn’t “get” it. … More

Abstract Art, creativity, Weird art

Aware, Awake, and Enthusiastic

As part of my morning routine, I like to read one of the daily affirmations shared in Science of Mind … More

Abstract Art, Art and Spirituality, creativity, Ernest Holmes, Wassily Kandinsky

Painting For Myself

During our recent Fine Arts Association meeting, you may recall, we played with watercolor on Yupo paper. I enjoyed our … More

Abstract Art, Making Art for Ourselves, Watercolor, Yupo paper

Bye, Bye, Birdie

Anyone here other than me who’s old enough to remember the 1963 film of a rock star going off to … More

Abstract Art, Color families, Intuitive painting, Primary Colors

When Does It Stop Being Art?

Here’s a question for you. When does abstract art stop being art? Maybe that sounds like a silly question, but … More

Abstract Art, Artistic Expression

Connections

I’m beginning a new abstract adventure. As I learn more about design, I’m finding myself eager to work with abstract … More

Abstract Art, Connections, Expression in art, Intuition

A Modern Look at Design Principles

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you already know about my little “infatuation” with Denman Ross and … More

Abstract Art, Collage, Denman Ross, Eva Magill-Oliver, Paint Alchemy, Principles of Design, shapes

Something Which Vaguely Resembles Flowers

Every time I mention alcohol ink, I find myself using words about having fun. It’s only natural, I guess, to feel … More

Abstract Art, Alcohol ink, Blending inks

Drops of Color

At some point in the future I’m planning to EXPLORE — that’s my word for 2021, remember — ideas and … More

Abstract Art, Alcohol inks, Balance, Blending solution, Design Theory, Harmony, Puddle drops, Rhythm

What Makes It Art?

Today I’m revisiting that much debated question: What is art? What is it about a drawing or painting that makes … More

Abstract Art, Art as communication, Piero Manzoni

Yes, but is it Art?

Let’s talk today about abstraction. I like a lot of abstract art…to look at. I’m not so keen yet on … More

Abstract Art, abstraction, Color, composition, Creative process, creativity, questions about abstract art, what makes a painting a piece of art

A Flight of Fancy

According to the Merriam Webster Idioms Dictionary, the term “flight of fancy” has been used since the 1600s. It means, … More

Abstract Art, acrylic painting, concepts in art, Flight of fancy, ideas, idioms, imagination

Abstracts and Acrylics

I have yet to complete my first “realistic” acrylic painting. I have one in progress, and I’m hoping to finish it … More

Abstract Art, composition, Elements of Art, organic shapes, repetition, shapes

Oil and Water Do Not Mix

I was quite excited on Friday when my husband and I drove into Kansas City. It’s about an hour’s drive, … More

Abstract Art, Art supplies, blunders, Creative-Coldsnow, Kansas City Art Institute, Keith Coldsnow, M Graham, mistakes, oil paints, shopping, watercolors

Paint What You Feel

I’ve always enjoyed viewing abstract art. I know, though, there are a lot of people who don’t “get it”. My … More

Abstract Art, green, imagination

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