Almost two years ago — June 30, 2020, to be exact — I wrote and published a post with the … More
Tag: Oil Pastels
Zestful Zinnias
Just so you know, I have now successfully completed my “15-Day Floral Challenge“. You’ve previously seen my first nine oil … More
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
My “Dazzling Dahlia”
Remember that sad-looking overgrown dahlia I drew last month? Oh, it was depressing. That oil pastel painting was — in … More
The Birch Forest
Yesterday was the final day of the Student Art Show sponsored by our HFAA club. I went to the library … More
Floral Studies
Yesterday you saw my sad, over-grown dahlia. I didn’t show you the rather droopy rose I’d drawn the previous day. … More
Art Misconceptions
Because I had a very limited acquaintance with art as a child, I grew up with a lot of misconceptions, … More
Patience Is a Virtue
I’ve never been a patient person. When I want something, I want it now — a fact that Amazon Prime … More
Measuring Success
In recent days, I’ve completed a number of “successful” art works. Of course, any real artists who visit this site … More
The Importance of Making Mistakes
Today’s art project was a disaster. Luckily, I learned early on in my art explorations that making mistakes was an … More