The mural on my studio door was only partially repainted, and each time I would think about finishing, the thought would come into my head, “But I don’t feel like it. . .” Summer was too hot to paint; fall came, and I looked at the door and wondered why I just never felt like […]
Six Things I Learned in October
And a few of these things may be hold-overs from September or perhaps even August (slow learner?) Propane: a. If a tank is full when it is hot out, the propane expands and blows off the pressure relief valve; b. Propane’s bad smell attracts flies The sharper your knife, the less you cry (when slicing […]
Three Orange Oil Paintings, Completed!
Whoa. That was a sprint. Three new orange oil paintings in a week’s time, begun and completed. It is a privilege to be thought of when local businesses have Art Emergencies; it is a thrill to be able to handle those situations. I’m very happy to be able to help, and particularly happy to help […]
Oranging Along
It’s my blog, I’m 58 and I can make up words if I want to. Any questions? Oh. What does “oranging” mean? It means painting oranges, although I was just painting greens that day. Because this commission job was for 3 oil paintings in 2 weeks, I had to plan the most efficient method of delivering […]
Mineral King Paintings Sold
These paintings sold through the Silver City Store* over the summer. Most were 6×6″; a few were 8×8″, 8×10″, and 10×10″. (It is probable that I was slightly careless in my record keeping, because all of these are square – where is that 8×10″??) It is possible I could have sold more, if I had stayed […]
Holiday Craft Fair
This is an annual backyard boutique in Visalia. I participated last year and was very impressed by the quality, variety, organization and attendance. If you like shopping, looking at handmade items, hanging around nice people, then this event is for you!
2018 Calendar Special Offer
My 2018 calendar will be printed soon. The price will be $15 unless you order and pay for one BEFORE Nov. 1. This can be done from this page on my website: Calendar What’s the deal? $12. Is it worth it to save $3? Only you can answer that question!
Three Oranges, To Go, Please
Two weeks to paint three oranges, but really, only one because of a planned 2 days off and because of drying time. No problem. . . just get outta my way! They don’t have to be truly identical, because each one will end up in a different home. That sounded weird. If they were all […]
Four Oranges, Please
A yearly customer emailed me to ask for a painting she saw on my website, but she didn’t just want that painting. She wanted four of that painting. Well, oops. My paintings don’t get reproduced by machines; my paintings get reproduced by a paintbrush in my hand. But wait! There’s more! She wanted them in […]
Why 2017 Was Different in Mineral King
Lots of water, lots and lots and even more. Lots of wildflowers – taller, wider variety, new flowers, abundance. No bear sightings. None. Favorite neighbors The Sawtooth Six did not come as a group. Weird. (Don’t make this a regular practice, you Six!) I was there for most of July; no workshops, no lessons, no […]