Artistic Skills–Observe
September 10, 2021
The greatest skill that has grown in my own art practice is the skill of observing, of learning to see. I didn’t realize how much
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Artistic Skills–Envisioning
August 4, 2021
What comes to mind when you think of skills artists need? How to draw? How to hold and use a paint brush? Rules of color
A Light Shines Through It
June 25, 2021
Certain pieces are starting to exhibit the characteristics that I’ve always hoped for in my paintings. The quality of light that I delight in, especially
Steeped in Sunshine
March 19, 2020
Sometimes people who don’t paint get the idea that an artist just has an idea, then is able to go right to work and make
Fiesta Siesta
November 8, 2019
I’ve been doing all kinds of artsy things, but not really posting for various reasons: mostly because what I have painted hasn’t been that great,
Cactus Dream
July 20, 2019
I realized that this one had been painted and framed, but never blogged! Story of the Painting Sandy and I have been friends for decades.
Hardy Texas Blues
July 12, 2019
If you’re looking for the Studio Clean Out Sale, Click Here Using a New Product I realized recently that all my Bluebonnet paintings had found
Studio Clean-Out Sale 2019
July 1, 2019
STUDIO SHELTER ALERT: Shelter is maxed out… Artist cannot foster more paintings until these find loving homes. Adoption fees have been drastically reduced! Visit the
Heilman Single Sketchbox Review
June 23, 2019
Here is the first of the reviews I’ve been promising–this little sketchbox is going to free me up to paint out and paint out more
IAPS 2019
June 12, 2019
What is the ultimate play date for pastel artists? The International Association of Pastel Societies conference, of course! Just imagine seeing, eating, chatting and learning