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More Wonky Vases

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

Challenges, Metallic textures, organic shapes

Wonky Vases – My Still Life Painting

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

Challenges, Oil Pastels, Still Life

Sometimes It’s Just Hard

I started this blog in March 2016, about 9 months after I first started learning to draw.  This was nothing … More

Bad art, Challenges, Frustration

How to Ruin a Painting in One Easy Step

Getting back to painting has proved far more difficult than I’d expected. It’s nerve-wracking, although I can’t say exactly why. … More

Challenges, Painting mistakes

Unfinished Business

I recently posted about the importance of finishing what we start. It’s a good rule to follow, not only in … More

Challenges, Colored Pencil Magazine, Coloring books, conscience, decision-making, failure, finish what you start, guilt, quitting, saw fruit, Still Life, The Pen and Ink Experience, The Virtual Instructor, unfinished business

My First Challenge

I’m celebrating another momentous event on my journey toward becoming an artist. I’ve submitted my first work to a contest. … More

Challenges, Colored Pencil Magazine, Colored Pencil Magazine Monthly Challenge, Contests, deadlines, High standards, Jerry's Artarama, Lowering standards, Pressure, Standards

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