Nimbus the Cat
March 11, 2019
How do you paint a cat? That depends. If you’re overly stubborn like I am, you may try to paint
Oops!
March 10, 2019
You made a mistake in your pastel painting. What do you do? New video up on YouTube–The Ease of Erasing
On the Calendar
March 8, 2019
This week I’ve been reworking a kitty Painting for a friend… Rewarding in so many ways; I learn so much!
Blue Tunes of Texas
March 4, 2019
Beware the Resistance! Steven Pressfield, in his book The War of Art, defines Resistance: Resistance cannot be seen, touched, heard,
Gaillardias for Daddy
February 21, 2019
I was so hesitant to show my parents my first paintings. Now, mind you, I was a 55 year old
Daisy Queen
February 10, 2019
Daisies have always been my favorite flower. Their brightness, humbleness, and innocence are what attracts me to them. My very
From Hope to Lavender Hope
February 3, 2019
What do you do when you discover the perfect art supply that really motivates you, but that material is really
Why You Should Experiment and an experiment with a homemade pastel surface
February 3, 2019
New video up on my YouTube channel! Check it out.
Ear Full of Buzz, Eye Full of Yellow (with thanks to Jo Shapcott)
January 25, 2019
Painting this piece was a song in my heart almost from the beginning. Well, actually from the beginning, but I
Ever-Changing Sky
January 17, 2019
The title of this piece is a bit of a secret joke. You see, I painted it three times! I’m