Now I Know

Now I Know

Why did I name this week’s post “Now I Know?” Before I share the scoop on that I want to welcome you here! If you’re new, here’s a description of the purpose of this blog and post. And, if you think you would enjoy a weekly dose of color in your inbox each week, you […]

Ellen’s Studio

Ellen’s Studio

Oh my I had fun painting at my pal, Ellen’s Studio, recently. Before I share more, I want to welcome new and returning readers to this blog. If you’re new, here’s a description of the purpose and focus. I post paintings, some art history and other creative resources weekly. Sign up here for a weekly […]

Warm and Cool Inspiration

Warm and Cool Inspiration

What is warm and cool inspiration and how does it impact this week’s painting? I can’t wait to share with you. But, first a warm welcome to you. And, whether you are a returning or new reader, thank you for being here. Check out this post for a description of the colorful, artistic focus and […]

Crazy Connections

Crazy Connections

What crazy connections are in this week’s painting? Let me share them with you! Before I do, here’s a warm welcome to new and longtime readers to this blog. And, here’s a link with an explanation of it’s purpose and focus this year. If you like what you read and see, please sign up here […]

Painting Shapes

Painting Shapes

Welcome to a week where painting shapes is happening, gentle reader. Guess what this means? Or if you would rather not guess, read on. First though, a warm welcome to you whether this is your first visit or fiftieth to this blog. Here’s more information about it’s purpose, if you’re new. To ensure you get […]

Tools of the Trade

Tools of the Trade

What Tools of the Trade do I use in oil painting? So many thoughts here to share! But before I continue, here’s a warm welcome to new and returning readers. Each year, I select a theme for my paintings. This year’s theme is “Time and Attention.” Here’s last week’s blog post where I share details […]

Time and Attention

Time and Attention

This year’s theme is Time and Attention, gentle reader! What does that mean? I will be sure to explain shortly. But first, a warm welcome to you. Whether you are a long time reader or new, I will share the purpose of this post and blog. Then share work in progress. First Things First Since […]

Tribute Painting

Tribute Painting

Why name this “Tribute Painting?” Let me get my kleenex, wipe my eyes and then share, gentle reader. And, while I’m doing that, here’s a warm welcome to returning and new readers, too. To learn about the purpose of this blog, check this linkie link here. Kitty Tribute Painting Here’s this week’s painting which is […]

Holly Jolly Swirly Holiday Painting

Holly Jolly Swirly Holiday Painting

How about a Holly Jolly Swirly Holiday Painting this week? Sure why not? Right? And, I will add a whole lot of gratitude here in this week’s post, too. But, before I do, here’s a warm welcome to returning and new readers today. For a description of the purpose of this blog, check out this […]

Fa la la la la plus pumpkins and persimmon

Fa la la la la plus pumpkins and persimmon

Why name a painting Fa la la la la plus pumpkins and persimmon? Well I can’t wait to share with you. But first, here’s a warm welcome to new and returning readers of this weekly artist blog. For details on the purpose, read more in this link. This Week’s Inspiration People, occasionally ask me where […]