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

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

After yesterday’s guess-what-it-is drawing, I took a deep breath and tried again. Before I go on, I’m just going to … More

I’ll admit to being very apprehensive about this drawing exercise. I figured it would be quite a challenge. In my … More

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

As I post this completed “potted plant” painting — my first attempt at a still life — I want to … More

How, precisely, does one spell “don’t’s”? I don’t know, but I’m not going to worry about it. See? My new … More

When I said, “I guess I have to learn how to draw” four years ago, I didn’t think my efforts … More

Teaching myself means I have choices…but how far does that freedom extend?

Usually when I’m learning a new medium, I take a slow but steady approach, doing my best to get the … More

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

I’m not much of a planner, especially where art is concerned. I’m more of an impromptu, spur-of-the moment sort of … More

Today I’m sharing one of my recent colored pencil drawings. It’s far from perfect, yet I’m pleased with how it … More