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 […]

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 […]

If Morandi Ate Sweet Potatoes

If Morandi Ate Sweet Potatoes

Wondering what would happen if Morandi ate sweet potatoes? Me too, gentle reader! How did you know? Before you share, I want to welcome you and new readers today. And, if you’re a new reader, here’s a link with a description of the purpose of this blog. Let’s get to today’s painting and it’s inspiration. […]

Favorite Ingredients Painting

Favorite Ingredients Painting

Ooh la la I’m excited to share this Favorite Ingredients Painting this week! Why? Let me count the ways. But first, I want to welcome and thank returning and new readers. Welcome! If you’re new, here’s a link with a description of the purpose of this post and blog. Inspiration Here’s the inspiration for this […]

Part Two Pear and Persimmon Painting

Part Two Pear and Persimmon Painting

Well here we are with Part Two Pear and Persimmon Painting. Why Part Two? Well because I painted four of these little 3×4 inch paintings in gouache. There are some fun distinctions within each of these paintings that I hope to share with you this week. But before I do, here’s a warm welcome to […]

Pear and Persimmon Painting

Pear  and Persimmon Painting

Why Pear and Persimmon Painting gentle reader? And, what ever has happened to last week’s painting? So much to share this week. But first, here’s a warm welcome to you and new readers, too, and a link explaining the purpose of this post and blog. Fess Up First I need to fess up and share […]

In Search of OM

In Search of OM

Are you in search of OM gentle reader? Well, I don’t know much but I do know that the gourds in this painting are in search of OM. But before I explain that, I want to welcome new readers here. Welcome! And, if you’re interested in an explanation of the purpose of this post and […]