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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]