Tools of the Trade
What Tools of the Trade do I use in oil painting? So many thoughts here to share! But before I continue, here’s a warm welcome to new and returning readers. Each year, I select a theme for my paintings. This year’s theme is “Time and Attention.” Here’s last week’s blog post where I share details […]
Time and Attention
This year’s theme is Time and Attention, gentle reader! What does that mean? I will be sure to explain shortly. But first, a warm welcome to you. Whether you are a long time reader or new, I will share the purpose of this post and blog. Then share work in progress. First Things First Since […]
Holly Jolly Swirly Holiday Painting
How about a Holly Jolly Swirly Holiday Painting this week? Sure why not? Right? And, I will add a whole lot of gratitude here in this week’s post, too. But, before I do, here’s a warm welcome to returning and new readers today. For a description of the purpose of this blog, check out this […]
Fa la la la la plus pumpkins and persimmon
Why name a painting Fa la la la la plus pumpkins and persimmon? Well I can’t wait to share with you. But first, here’s a warm welcome to new and returning readers of this weekly artist blog. For details on the purpose, read more in this link. This Week’s Inspiration People, occasionally ask me where […]
If Morandi Ate Sweet Potatoes
Wondering what would happen if Morandi ate sweet potatoes? Me too, gentle reader! How did you know? Before you share, I want to welcome you and new readers today. And, if you’re a new reader, here’s a link with a description of the purpose of this blog. Let’s get to today’s painting and it’s inspiration. […]
Breakfast Experiment Painting
What in the world is a “Breakfast Experiment Painting,” you may ask? I will explain here soon. But first, a warm welcome to you and new readers too. If you’re interested in reading more about the purpose of this post and blog, you can read this link here. And, before I describe more about this […]
Favorite Ingredients Painting
Ooh la la I’m excited to share this Favorite Ingredients Painting this week! Why? Let me count the ways. But first, I want to welcome and thank returning and new readers. Welcome! If you’re new, here’s a link with a description of the purpose of this post and blog. Inspiration Here’s the inspiration for this […]
Carry On Love is Coming
Sing along with me: Carry On Love is Coming Love is Coming to Us All. Holy Smokes, gentle reader what has come over me? Well, before I share all of that, I want to welcome new readers. Welcome! And I like to share the purpose of this blog here. First Things First Before I share […]
What’s in Your Emergency Kit
As we stare down Hurricane Ian, I wonder what’s in your emergency kit? OK OK you’re absolutely right, gentle reader. There’s no such thing as staring down a category 4 hurricane. So before I get to my favorite topic, a painter’s emergency kit, I will take care of more pressing matters. Such as? Well, first […]
Hope in a Park and a Painting
How can you find hope in a park and a painting? I will share that and more here today. But first, I welcome any new readers here today. If you want to read about the purpose of this post and blog, check out this link here. Let’s get to this week’s painting, shall we? Where […]