Both Sides Now

Both Sides Now

Hearing Joni Mitchell sing “Both Sides Now” as an older woman just made me smile and cry at the same time. Why? I’ll share. But first, here’s a link for new readers who might want to know about more about this painterly blog and post. Why Both Sides Now First I love hearing Joni Mitchell […]

Floating on a Dream

Floating on a Dream

Why name this post “Floating on a Dream,” gentle reader? So many reasons! Let me share why. But before I do, if you’re interested in seeing more about the purpose of this post and blog, check out this link for more details. Let’s get to all of this floating on a dream, shall we? Who […]

Musings on Painting and the Palette Knife

Musings on Painting and the Palette Knife

My intent with naming this post about musings on painting and the palette knife is simple. I want to share what I have learned so far about learning to use a new tool. But wait, there’s more! So much more! If you’re new to this blog and want to learn more, check out this link […]

Of Hands and Work

Of Hands and Work

Shazam do I have lots of thoughts around “of hands and work” today! Before I share, I invite new readers to check out this link. In said link, you can learn about the purpose of this post and blog. Why Of Hands and Work So, for the last week or so I have been preparing […]

Around the Bend

Around the Bend

Here’s to walking, daydreaming, wandering around the bend. Why? I’ll share more in a minute. But first, I’ll welcome new readers and share the purpose of this blog. Transitions Welcome! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s theme is Transitions. I am expanding on last year’s theme. 2021’s theme was […]

The Joy of Original Art

The Joy of Original Art

Welcome to a world filled with the Joy of Original Art. Before I elaborate, gentle reader, I want to welcome newcomers to this post and blog. Alrighty? Transitions Welcome! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s theme is Transitions. I am expanding on last year’s theme. 2021’s theme was “Small […]

Notice and Wonder

Notice and Wonder

What have you been able to notice and wonder lately? I have lots to share here. But before I do, I will introduce the purpose of this post and blog to new readers. Ready? Transitions Welcome! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s theme is Transitions. I am expanding on […]

Second Look

Second Look

Why take a second look, gentle reader? Oh let me share the ways. But first, I will welcome new readers to this blog and post. OK? Transitions Welcome! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s theme is Transitions. I am expanding on last year’s theme. 2021’s theme was “Small Spaces […]

Should I Answer

Should I Answer

If you think “should I answer” is a strange blog post title, gentle reader, you would be correct! It is strange. But, there are several reasons why this headline is relevant to me this week. And, perhaps, you may find a few helpful tips here, too. But before I elaborate, I will welcome new readers […]

Can’t Get Enough

Can’t Get Enough

Can’t get enough? Can’t get enough of what? Oh let me count the ways gentle reader. Before I list all the things I can’t get enough of, I’ll welcome new readers and share the purpose of this post and blog. Ready? Transitions Welcome! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s […]