Atwell Gallery has provided myself and thousands of people with fresh new creative discoveries. It was here, while teaching class at Atwell this joyful, sparkling watercolor was created. Like many other absolute beginners, the person was uncertain and just a little apprehensive. Maybe more so. I can only imagine. It makes me think of […]
A week filled with Love. Every post this week will focus on some aspect of this most miraculous of human emotions. Love: It’s a Beautiful thing. Love The Art of Caring for other human beings. Created living beings. Love: it is, an art form of the highest achievement. Love builds up […]
Every post, this week will have Love as the major theme. Yes, tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Its only one day though. So, maybe a week long visit with Love, in its many beautiful and elegant forms will stir our imaginations, hearts and our souls. Starting with… for Love of Color. Of course! […]
Just a bit of Silliness on a Sunday. I think we are so long, overdue. Nearly forgot how long its really been. I think the last fun we had with our “Silly Saturdays” was way back – before November. So, its just a short post. On a Sunday and not …Silly Saturday. […]
Light. Soft. Delicate. So very “watercolor-like.” Watercolor Florals The approach is really just a bit ‘softer’ than my typical style; verging on the Too Pretty side actually. But. I had a bee in my bonnet. And I have a thing for pink lately, strangely enough. Its never been a color I’ve been overly fond of […]
I can feel it begin to creep in. The edge of unharnessed energy. Tucked away, with no outlet at the present moment. This is a great sign! Its telling me, all those yellow flowers decorating the house…..have done their part in helping me recover. And lets not forget my wonderful family and friends who’ve jumped […]
Cool colors dominate in this “super fast” watercolor still life. Time’s running out so I had to be quick. I needed to try to finish and schedule a couple of posts for when I’m …. otherwise detained for the next couple weeks!! A useful Technique is to decide ahead of time […]
How to get more impact and drama into an art work? A fast and simple method is to use black and white, with red. Red, has Power! This is the original monotype…. It is interesting. Good design. Nice tonal values. Good perimeter edges. But, I do much prefer the impact of […]
As much as I Love color….. sometimes black and white art images can appeal just as much to me. Floral Pattern Black and White Inspired by a vase overfilled with flowers, this monotype is completely pattern based. It is an abstract, most definitely. And as such, I thought it would make a great design for […]
What could be nicer than a lovely stroll outdoors taking photos with your daughter?!