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 […]
Without Love

Where would you be without love, gentle reader? And, geeze what does this have to do with oil painting? I’ll share more shortly but first here’s a link, describing this blog’s focus, for new readers here. Welcome new readers, too! All About the Road This week we are on the road visiting family in Massachusetts. […]
You’re the One

Rubber ducky, you’re the one! You make bath time so much fun. Rubber Ducky I’m awfully fond of you! Hey there gentle reader. How are you? I hope all is AOK. I will share more about studio life in a minute but first I will welcome new readers and describe the purpose of this post […]
The One I Love

Are you The One I Love, gentle reader? Well, of course, I love you! But this post and painting are about a material kind of love. Material love? That sounds so superficial, doesn’t it? But wait, there’s more to it than that. I promise! Before I elaborate, I want to welcome new readers and share […]