What’s In the Box?

We talk a lot about boxes, don’t we? Time after time we speak about being stuck in boxes and the … More

Bringing Out the Big Box

Despite being creative — and therefore messy — I am sometimes overly neat. This is especially true with new art supplies. I … More

I’m having a quiet day today. I’ve puttered around a bit, outlined my day-to-day schedule for the upcoming 100-Day Project, … More

For the most part, my “journey of discovery” in art has been a good one. In five years I’ve gone … More

My approach to working and playing in my art studio seems a bit schizophrenic at times. I definitely want to … More

I have to laugh at myself often. I do so many silly things. I’m fortunate to have a kind, loving, … More

We are loving our new home. The upstairs is almost completely together — only lacking a few things like new … More

Soon after I began learning to draw and paint, my husband and I found ourselves using “art” as both a … More

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

I’m off exploring another new pathway in art. Yep. I’ve started learning about acrylics. It’s going to be fun, I … More

“I’ve finally got it all together…I just don’t remember where I put it.” I’ve always loved that quote, and it’s … More

Cooking? Isn’t this an art blog? Yes, but I’m passionate about both, and as art is now taking over my … More

Caveat emptor — let the buyer beware — was probably the first Latin phrase I learned. I was no more than five … More

Ever since I began learning to draw last June, I’ve been wondering when I would become a “real” artist. I … More

Yesterday I wrote about my new watercolor journal. Later this morning, I plan to go out to my herb garden … More

Lately I’ve been on an artistic frenzy. I’ve created several drawings and paintings that I consider successful, as well as a … More

Yesterday was a momentous one on my journey toward becoming an artist. I went art-shopping and for the first time, … More

Artist (art·ist) NOUN a person who produces paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby. synonyms: designer · creator · … More

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