Fun New ways to see things! Thats the goal this year. More Creative Options to shake things up. Art Presentation I’ve created the art, now what?! Should I frame it, matt it, leave it? What colors of matt? All these questions come into play and can be answered with a little Experimentation. With […]
My picks for 2016 You may wonder where all my paintings are. But, what I found when I searched my 2016 images – with the word Magnificent in mind, surprised me. I felt there was a lot more “feeling” in my photographs this year than in my paintings. Maybe next year it will be […]
As many of you may have discovered reading my articles, I have a very broad scope on what “Art” can be. Sharing Art, is simply a way of giving what one is able to – to some one else. The Forms of ART Art comes in Many Diverse Forms. A […]
I made a purchase I thought I’d most likely regret. But for $12.99 I was willing to take the risk! Watercolor Brushes I’ve been using and recommending the Rekab 320s #2 squirrel watercolor brush for 20+ years. Many of my Art Basics, watercolor posts have the brush mentioned, frequently. New […]
I’ve come to the last of my very fun and so wonderful, watercolor Christmas trees. This one has been decorated and filled – with the kinds of gifts that matter most! If you look closely upon each branch, you’ll find lots of sweet somethings nestled on the boughs. Yep. My kind of Christmas tree. […]
Curves in Art. This first painting with its graduating circles, curving in like a vortex, definitely leads the eye around and inward. I’ve created 2 very different styles of abstracts, equally enjoyable for me. Both feature the Curve in their design. One is easier to ‘relax’ with while the other is a bit more […]
How did she know? Gift Filled with Sparkle For a month, I thought about getting myself an advent calendar. My friend must have read my mind. Her holiday card full of Sparkle and Shine was more than perfect. And now, I am having so much fun with this card. Each day […]
Every season. Is the season for love. With cobalt teal and indigo oil paints the message sings! Will you share it?
Too busy, too rushed. Its like this nearly every Holiday isn’t it? But here, is a wonderful thing I can do – so can you, to bring a moment of calm to the holiday hustle. Just… close your eyes. Calm… Closing your eyes 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds. Of eyes closed. Letting […]