Go Outside

Go Outside

I really want to name this painting “Go Outside EIIYOBY” which is short for “Go Outside Even If It’s Your Own Back Yard!” Kinda bossy, aren’t I? But these early days of spring are just the best. I’ll share more shortly. But if this is your first or millionth visit here to this blog, hiya, […]

Raleigh Hints of Spring Painting

Raleigh Hints of Spring Painting

It’s unusual to get Raleigh Hints of Spring in February. But not this year, gentle reader! And, now? It’s a whole different (read: chillier) story. More on this in a bit. But first, a warm welcome to each of you readers! If you’re new to this place, check out this link for a description of […]

Downtown Raleigh View

Downtown Raleigh View

Naming this painting “Downtown Raleigh View” is about as straightforward as you can get, right? I’ll share some more tidbits and scoop about this painting shortly. But first, here’s a warm welcome to you gentle reader. And, whether you’re brand new or a long time loyal reader, I’m delighted you are here. To find out […]

Carry On Love is Coming

Carry On Love is Coming

Sing along with me: Carry On Love is Coming Love is Coming to Us All. Holy Smokes, gentle reader what has come over me? Well, before I share all of that, I want to welcome new readers. Welcome! And I like to share the purpose of this blog here. First Things First Before I share […]

Fall Colors Are Here

Fall Colors Are Here

You guessed it, fall colors are here, gentle reader! Are you as excited as I am about this time of year? I hope so. And, if you’re not, perhaps you will feel more excited after reading this post? Maybe? Stay tuned to read more. But first, I welcome new readers here today. And, if you […]

What’s in Your Emergency Kit

What’s in Your Emergency Kit

As we stare down Hurricane Ian, I wonder what’s in your emergency kit? OK OK you’re absolutely right, gentle reader. There’s no such thing as staring down a category 4 hurricane. So before I get to my favorite topic, a painter’s emergency kit, I will take care of more pressing matters. Such as? Well, first […]

American Canopy

American Canopy

Let’s face it, this week’s painting represents an American Canopy. What do I mean by that? I will share more here. But first I want to welcome new readers to this blog and share it’s purpose. To learn about that, check out the link here. Let’s get to the ever changing American Canopy, shall we? […]

September’s Best Bird Feeder Is a Tree

September’s Best Bird Feeder Is a Tree

Did you know that September’s best bird feeder is a tree? I did not know this either, gentle reader. That is, until I read Douglas W. Tallamy’s book entitled “The Nature of Oaks.” I will share more about this book and this week’s painting shortly. But first, I want to welcome new readers to this […]

Red Clay Road

Red Clay Road

Where is the Red Clay Road? Anywhere you look in North Carolina. Right? This creates wonderful opportunities for those of us who paint outdoors. Why? I will share here. But before I do, I want to welcome new readers. And, if you are interested in learning more about the focus of this blog, check this […]

Putting Work in Time Out

Putting Work in Time Out

This week I found myself putting work in time out. Why? I will share more here. But first I want to welcome new readers. Welcome! If you’re interested in learned about the focus and purpose of this post and blog, check out this link here. Creating Space Lately I have been working on several different […]