The Way I Remember It
There is a place near me here in Tulare County that is fantastical for spring-time hiking, particularly in a wet year. The views, green, trees,
There is a place near me here in Tulare County that is fantastical for spring-time hiking, particularly in a wet year. The views, green, trees,
My natural bent is toward finishing. It is satisfying to git-‘er-dun, to cross things off the lists, to move things into the finished column. Perfectionism
On March 1, a Big Storm, nay, a Very Big Blizzard was predicted. I painted that day, of course working on more pieces of Tulare
I have oil paintings at every stage right now. All depict Tulare County places, because that is where your Central California artist resides. She is
Spring is exceedingly short, a beautiful season that could be cut off by a quick few days of heat. Last week in one of my
What makes a good painting day? So glad you asked. It is a day where I make visible progress on paintings, the kind of progress
Let’s start with the signature. This indicates that I am finished with a painting, although I can be convinced to return to it later if
This day’s oil painting session went from an olive grove to a walnut grove. (Grove or orchard? Same thing.) The day ended with a potential
It often just comes down to the little things, the details, those finishing touches on a painting that bring the most satisfaction. Here are five
I had a day that began in frustration, feeling as if I was spinning my wheels and wasting precious time. First, I made a big