24
May
I've had folks asking about the tools that I use so I thought I'd post this blog again for those who are interested.
The right tools can give you the freedom to bring your artistic...
05
Apr
I forgot I had these! While rummaging around the studio a few weeks ago a came across these water based art crayons, that's what I call them. There are a number of companies that...
22
Mar
I don't like to waste paint so if I have some left over it usually goes on to a blank canvas to be dealt with at a later time. This week lots of bright...
08
Mar
Updating photos and doing very short videos has been my project the past couple of days. My store on Etsy.com encourages short (5-15 sec) videos for each listing. Since I have close to 300...
08
Feb
I have always been in love with color. Since I am in business and earn my keep creating and selling my paintings, I do have to be aware of trends in color and design...
25
Jan
When I started painting my work was something like this. Color and blocked areas. I'm always a little surprised when I look back at my past paintings and compare them with what I'm doing...
28
Dec
Happy New Year - now get back to work.
Everyone finds it difficult to get back into a daily routine after an extended time off whether it's because of the holidays or just the "I...
30
Nov
Your painting vision can be expressed in many sizes, styles, and genres. Lately, I have been working smaller paintings than even my usual 6x6. I've added 4x4's paintings on canvas to the mix. I...
02
Nov
These may be called sculpted canvas, crumpled canvas, or altered art. They are always a surprise when finished because I'm never exactly sure where they will end up. There are so many variables in...
19
Oct
With the holidays coming up I'm making some more of my "encouraging words" small paintings for my Etsy shop and of course just because art simply makes me feel better. You can see them...