Summer Song Sung Blue
April 21, 2019
Experimenting is vital for an artist. Without curiosity and a willingness to try new things even at the risk of failing utterly, an artist can
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Chilly on the Beach
April 14, 2019
One daughter, my middle daughter, is a flight attendant. This fits her personality and lifelong desire to travel perfectly. She is also a bit of
In the Bud of the Morning–O
April 1, 2019
… With thanks to James Stephens for the title. Still painting daisies. In the cool light of the morning, the daisies awake and sing to
A Daisy a Day
March 27, 2019
A Fairy Story Once upon a time there was a girl and a boy who were given to each other as a gift by God.
Spring Break 2019 Plein Air Self Challenge
March 24, 2019
If you give a teacher a Spring Break… And she’s an artist, she might decide to paint everyday. If she decides to paint everyday, she
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 him freehand. In which case,
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! But a bit frustrating in
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, or smelled. But it can
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 woman, and they were well
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 first attempt to paint them