When thanking the Veterans you know, embrace this observation from Army Veteran Charles Province: It is the Soldier, not the minister, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the Soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the Soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom […]
Fast or Good?
My drawing students are used to hearing me tell them, “You can be fast or you can be good; I get to be both.” Everyone still laughs, in spite of the obnoxiousness of the second part. This is an indisputable truth, when it comes to the highly detailed, accurate type of drawing that I teach. […]
Recently (ish) Sold Paintings
Seeing a collection of paintings that has sold provides fuel to keep me painting during a season of slow sales. This is a season of producing; November-December was a season of selling.
Eight New Things Learned in January
1.Quill Driver Books is a traditional publishing company in Fresno. Fresno?? How could I have not heard of this place? They aren’t accepting any submissions, but the books they sell look very interesting. 2. Just for fun, have a look at this tree called the “wonky conker”. I don’t remember where I saw it, but […]
Variety on the Easels
Remember this? I worked on all manner of small things. Here is the progression. The final one is too small for you to see my signature, indicating completion. Next, I added a bit more color to my yarn painting. Ooo-eee, the colors are SO WRONG on the screen! Guess you’ll have to wait until I […]
Favorite Internet Places for You
If you receive this in your email and want to see the photos, click on the title “Favorite Internet Places for You”. There are some places on the internet that are too good to not share with you. It is hard to find well-written blogs with regular posts, blogs without ads or with too much […]
Thank you—Inconclusive Conclusions
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO TOOK THE TIME YESTERDAY TO TELL ME WHAT THEY SEE AND DON’T SEE IN THE EMAIL BLOG NOTIFICATIONS!! Please excuse me for shouting. I am so touched by your responses and willingness to help. In my attempt to see a pattern about who can and who cannot see photos in […]
Requesting Help From My Subscribers
My blog has a technical problem that I have been ignoring because it just seems impossible to solve. Today, I am giving it a try. I am specifically addressing those of you who get notifications of blog posts in their email. Many of you think you are reading my blog when you are actually reading […]
Three Rivers Museum Wall Painting, Completed!
The painted designs on the wall for a new exhibit called Native Voices at the Three Rivers Historical Museum are finished! The last day began with little green men, called “The Gathering”. The lighter green was ready for a second coat, and the rest of the shadows had to be drawn in. That should have […]
What Is Happening With This Blog??
Something got “updated”. Lots of tools are missing. There doesn’t seem to be a way to schedule posts ahead. So, today you got 2 posts, and now this baffled explanation. STOP MAKING CHANGES, YOU TECHNO-BEASTS! Excuse me. I feel like yelling. Thank you for your patience and understanding. (assuming you haven’t unsubscribed by now.)