Draw What You Know

One of the first pieces of advice aspiring writers hear is to write what you know. While an author can choose … More

The Shadow Knows

I’m old enough to remember “The Shadow” radio program. Although it began in 1937, a bit before my time, it … More

Sketchbook Revival 2022 is well underway now. Are you taking part? I hope so. It’s quite an enjoyable experience with … More

I’ll start right off by saying that I like this painting. It’s nothing more than a very quick painting study … More

I am not a “crafty” sort of person. I’m creative, but being creative is a bit different from being crafty. … More

I hesitate to include Paul Cezanne’s name in this still life painting, the one I fussed about and fretted over … More

Sometimes I wish I were a real, true artist. I’m not, and I never will be. I do call myself “an … More

Those of you who’ve followed this blog for a while already know that while I might talk about craft projects … More

We joke a lot about people talking with their hands, but actually, hands do a lot of talking on their own. … More

I have a rule in my studio: I must finish what I start. — Keiko Yasuoka I loved reading this … More