Because there are flowers in the yard and the flowering quince is coming soon. Because it is green around the studio. Because the daylight lasts longer, the sky is blue, and the cats don’t beg to stay in the house during the day. Because Kaweah is waiting for me to go paint. And although she […]
Demonstration and Workshop
On February 25 and 26, I will be giving a demonstration and workshop in Porterville for their very active art association. There is still space if you’d like to register. The cost is $30 for members of the P’ville Art Assn. and $35 for non-members. I may have mentioned a time or two that I […]
Flew The Coop
MA’s little iron birds are back home with her, and now she has this little guy too! That was a fun one. 😎
Words Mean Things
Sixth in the series “Thoughtful Thursdays” When teaching people how to draw, sometimes it is difficult to articulate my thoughts. A picture is worth a thousand words, and sometimes a thousand words still can’t explain the picture. Often, I can’t find the right word, so I will make one up. The funny part is that […]
Working from Photos
It isn’t popular in the artworld to admit that one works from photos. In fact, the closest you’ll get to reading that someone works from photos is “I use them for reference”. Brings to mind something Jack White, my painting inspiration/guru/mentor said – “All realistic painters either work from photos or they lie about it”. […]
Another week at the easels
Pictures tell stories in less time than words and I need time to paint. 9 down, 7 to go! (Show coming in May. . . more will be revealed.)
Drawing or Art?
Fifth in the series “Thoughtful Thursdays” In college, an art professor said to me, “Just because you can draw doesn’t make you an artist”. I was devastated, insulted, dismayed, shocked, and any other adjective you can think of for the situation – how dare he say that to me!! Now that I have the advantage […]
Professor 6B
Diane commented on my post “The Rules” about Professor 6B and it was funny. Made me realize I had lapsed into a bit of jargon, so here is some clarity for you all. And here is a weird thing – not a single art teacher taught me any of these basics. I learned about them […]
Keeping Up With the Jones
Ever wonder what an artist does on a day off? I only know what one artist does on a day off – that would be me. First, I experience a tad bit of anxiety about not working when there are deadlines and lots of work right here at my home studio. In a concerted effort […]
I’m No Abbey Ryan.
Recently my friend MA sent me some info about painter Abbey Ryan, and I watched a video of her painting. She finishes one painting every day and then sells it for big $ on eBay. It looks so easy. MA owns these cute little metal birds. She loves these guys, and I understand why! She […]