The Readiness Is All

The Readiness Is All

Tis the Season to ponder the ‘readiness is all.’ What do I mean by that? Plenty to consider as we careen to the end of 2021. But before we do all that, I want to welcome new readers and describe the purpose of this post and blog. OK? Here we go. Small Spaces Special Places […]

Let It Be

Let It Be

Cue up one of my favorite Beatles’ songs “Let It Be” as you read this post today, gentle reader! And, even though today’s image is a leaf gently floating to the ground, the words “let it be” are totally relevant. Before I share more, I want to welcome you and new readers too first. So […]

Change and Wanderlust

Change and Wanderlust

We came to change and wanderlust honestly in our family. How? Welp before I share that I will welcome new readers and describe the purpose of this blog and post. Small Spaces Special Places  Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s is “Small Spaces Special Places.” Why? […]

We are evolving

We are evolving

Like it or not, we are evolving gentle reader. Why do I say this? I will share more in a minute. But first, I will welcome new readers and describe the purpose of this blog. Okeedokee? Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s […]

Play Date

Play Date

Play Date is the name of one of this week’s gouache paintings. I had several other names for this painting before settling on Play Date. I will share that information and the scoop on a new contemporary painter “crush” I have in today’s post. But first, I will welcome new readers and share the purpose […]

Choices

Choices

Choices is the apt name for this week’s 6×6 inch painting. Why name it choices? Ahhh let me count the ways. But before I do, I want to welcome new readers and share the focus of this blog and today’s post. Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for […]

Missed Opportunity

Missed Opportunity

What do you do when you notice a missed opportunity? Do you scramble to meet it? Or do you decide it is what it is and move on? My guess is you have probably done both. Right? Before I describe this week’s painting and name, I’ll share the purpose of this blog for new readers. […]

Clarity

Clarity

There are several reasons why this painting and post are called Clarity. Perhaps I should clarify right? Before I do, I will share the purpose of this blog and post. Small Spaces Special Places Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s is “Small Spaces Special Places.” One reason for this […]

Wind

Wind

How can I paint wind? This is one of the thoughts I had as I painted this week. How can I salute Berthe Morisot in this painting? I look forward to sharing this and more with you this week gentle reader. But first, here’s a hello to new readers and a description of this blog’s […]

Keep it in Your Pantry

Keep it in Your Pantry

I’ll never forget the first time I heard the song entitled “Keep it in Your Pantry.” It’s the title of a song by Lyle Lovett. The lyrics crack me up. And, who doesn’t need to have a few laughs these days? But before I continue, let’s welcome new readers to this blog and explain it’s […]