The original art sale of the Spring Sky Challenge Collection will be on June 2, 2023, at noon EST. The sale will go live HERE. I think it was the last day of April and I saw that one of my...
I shared a few days ago about my deep dive into landscape study, drawing, and painting again. You can read about some books and artists that have inspired me in this endeavor HERE. On a whim, I...
Earlier this year, I tried to paint a few landscapes and they all ended up being wiped off the panel. I felt like I had completely forgotten how to paint a landscape, which was strange because...
It is time for my next original art sale! You would think I would be painting less during a kitchen renovation, but it's been a bit of a relief and escape for me, so I've ended up painting more. ...
There are times when you know you've found a kindred spirit in the online world. With all of the negative things that come with social media and the internet, that is one of the best things. You...
If you've followed me for a while, you know I'm always dabbling in new things. I like to learn, grow, and find new ways to express my creativity. I've been that way for as long as I can remember. ...
You may have noticed that I like my books. Art books, specifically, are my favorite with design and decorating books as a very close second. I have amassed quite a collection over the past few...
I have been busy painting away since my last original art sale and I'm excited to announce the date for the next one - Monday, March 27, 2023, at 1:00 EST. As with other online sales, this post is...
I love how one little bit of inspiration can lead me down a creative rabbit trail. Such was the case with the "Book of Circles" tutorial offered by Rachel of The Travelling Bookbinder. Right away,...
As I have shared in a few posts recently, I made the commitment to draw and/or paint daily in 2023. Daily-ish. And I'd say I've done pretty well given the number of paintings I have produced and...
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