Rocky Falls: Underpainting

You’ve previously seen my initial “thumbnail” sketches for my current oil painting WIP — work in progress — and you’ve … More

It Doesn’t Come Easy

I’m feeling a little discouraged this morning. It didn’t help at all that after my less-than-stellar results at the easel … More

Getting Ready!

I know yesterday’s post was a bit of a downer, but let’s put that aside for now. True, I struggle … More

One Thing I’ve Learned…

I’ve learned a lot about art over the last 6 years. That’s how long it’s been, you see, since I … More

Knives Out!

Maybe you’ve seen that movie — Knives Out — with Jamie Lee Curtis. We saw it last fall and enjoyed … More

Finally Finished

I showed this painting before in its “nearly-finished” state. Since then, it’s been sitting on my drying shelf waiting for … More

Learning to Draw – With Paint

“…some artists like to do detailed drawings to use as reference before they paint, but many don’t. Some artists do drawings directly onto their canvas before they start to paint, but many don’t.”

Another Day…Another Mountain

I was asking myself earlier why I keep painting mountains when they are such a struggle for me. That, of course, is exactly why I keep painting them.

What I’ve Learned

…one week isn’t long, but I have already learned a lot.

Did I Do That?

I love oil painting because I’m so surprised — and pleased — with the results I’ve achieved.

How to Make Mud

I should know better…right?

So Happy to Be Doing Art Again

I feel as if I’ve found my artistic calling and passion.

Alla Prima

I came across the term alla prima in the March issue of Artist’s magazine. I couldn’t recall ever hearing it … More