14
Oct
Once a year in September I open my studio to clients who would like a glimpse into how I do things. My studio itself is open for people to see as well as a...
07
Oct
Less is more...that's how the saying goes. A few weeks ago I wrote about "Think Beyond What You Know". This is the second chapter to that post and illustrates some of the minimal paintings...
30
Sep
As an artist we seem to keep moving in different directions. I, for one, am never satisfied with remaining static. A big part of developing as an artist is experimenting with different genres, palettes,...
09
Sep
Just thought you would like to know .....Once a year I hold an "Open Studio" event at my studio in Jackson, Ca. This is happening Saturday and Sunday, Sept 14-15, 10-5
I am fortunate to...
05
Sep
Real or not real? I don't know why there is a controversy about this. I think it's a real thing and not just an excuse. Since I've been at this art game so long...
29
Aug
Add a little sparkle to your painting using gold leaf. I love the way it catches the light as you walk by it. It's easy to do. The traditional way is to use red...
26
Aug
Be bold and add color to your paintings and to your life. When others ask, I often say that when you are painting, "If you don't like it, paint over it. It's only paint...
22
Aug
Helen Frankenthaler was a woman ahead of her times. She was instrumental in the world's acceptance of women artists as welll as abstract art. I found this article on http://www. Artsy.net to be bery...
15
Aug
I'm fortunate to have a fairly large space to work in, someplace that I can close the door, walk away, and not worry about the splatters, drips or mess. I'm pretty untidy, cluttered, and...
12
Aug
Putting together a stretched canvas requires quite a few steps. Prep and assembly. Except for the small paintings that I work on, all my canvas are made by my handy husband, Tom. I give...