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 […]
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 […]
Watercolor with a Winter’s Tree – so calm. So zen. Wabi Sabi: imperfect, impermanent, unfinished.
Watercolors. Splashed upon a pure white paper. The Rekab brush dances along in harmony. A song plays. Nature sings, so finely.
The most enduring possession we have or could ask for: Love We don’t need another gadget. Another cup. Another ‘thing.’ What most of us seriously – really need. Is Love. Love Love is, compassion. And mercy and empathy. I often heard my father say to us, “Until you walk a mile in their […]
7 easy tips in mastering color for beginners watercolors!
Mammoth sized paintings to tiny postage stamp creations. Mountains to molehills. Its a gathering. Of art ideas. Paint Large or Small Painting in both modes has helped shape me. It has been an excellent tool for ‘broadening’ my art journey. It can work, for you too. Somedays I […]
I nearly forgot…….