The One I Love

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 […]

5 tips to a successful artist popup show

5 tips to a successful artist popup show

Here are 5 tips to a successful artist popup show. I want to share these tips for several reasons. And I promise to share the tips and reasons below. But first, let’s welcome newcomers and share the purpose of this post and blog. Okeedokee? Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select […]

Magic at the Lake

Magic at the Lake

Magic at the Lake is the title for this week’s painting and post. This name is also a reminder to seek out magic everywhere! Before I elaborate I want to welcome new readers and share the purpose of this post and blog. Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme […]

You Just Are

You Just Are

What has made me think of writing “You Just Are?” Could it be age? Could it be the daily meditation practice? Maybe it’s the daily painting practice? Before I share the delightful possibilities, I will welcome new readers and share the purpose of this blog and today’s post. Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! […]

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. […]

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 […]

Three Ways to Grow

Three Ways to Grow

The way I see it these days, there are three ways to grow, dear reader. And, I will share those ways with you here today. But before I get too far down the road, here’s a hellooo and welcome to new readers. Also, I’ll offer a quick refresher to all of you about the purpose […]

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 […]