I think that's a quote from Van Gogh but am not quite sure. In any case, the sentiment is true for me and who couldn't use a little of that right now?
Presenting my new...
A few weeks ago I was called off the waitlist for the La Quinta Art Celebration in La Quinta, Ca. For those of you who don't know, this is kind of a big deal...
When we visited our granddaughter at UNR last spring we had the treat of experiencing the Church Fine Arts Graffiti Stairwell. The diversity of art styles, images, and thoughts and how one piece of...
The crazy madness that is going on in the world, particularly here in the US, is often too much to contend with so I escape to my studio and lose myself in my art. ...
Four years ago my friend and I went on a cruise of the Adriatic Sea. I had always wanted to see that part of the world and the Balkans did not disappoint. We started...
Just because you're canvas is small doesn't mean you skimp on the detail or overall effect. I do a lot of small 6x6 paintings for one of my online websites and at first struggled...
Fall is in the air. A cool breeze, hot chocolate, scarves, sweaters, boots are at the the ready. With deep oranges, earthy greens and warm browns all around us creating a touch of autumn...
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...
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,...
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...