Tipping Point

Tipping Point

Hello dear reader! Do you have a feeling we have reached a Tipping Point? Good Goddess I hope we have…on so many fronts. Two things before I go much further: 1. what is a tipping point and 2. what is this blog, painting and post all about. Definition of Tipping Point Previously, I have written […]

Unity

Unity

How about a little unity? You may think, like me, that there’s little room for unity at this polarized point in time. And, you would be absolutely accurate and spot on. Which must be why we might want to reverse the trend and go with unity, eh? But before I get ahead of myself, I’ll […]

Playing

Playing

Is it really possible to be playing in the midst of 2020’s endless problems? Let’s hope so. I named this little painting “Playing” for several reasons. Yes, I promise to share these reasons and more. But first, let’s remind any new blog readers about this colorful place and blog and its reason for being. Favorite […]

Shadows

Shadows

Here we are heading into fall of 2020 when the shadows get longer, right? I love this time of year. The air is cooler and we can almost sense a change. At least that’s what I hope. But before I get too far along in my thinking, I’ll share some important details with you. Favorite […]

Resting

Resting

Resting? Resting! I found this leaf on one of my morning walks with our dog, Chloe. So, even though I wasn’t resting at the time, I came to think of this lovely oak leaf as resting while I painted it. Favorite Things Before I get too far ahead of myself, I will share that this […]

The Path is the Goal

The Path is the Goal

You may be wondering why I named this painting “The Path is the Goal?” Good question dear reader! I will share the reason and some studio thoughts and ideas in this week’s post. But first, I’ll share some background about this blog. Favorite Things In early 2020, I pledged to paint a painting each week […]

In Season

In Season

Here we are, dear reader, knee deep in one of my favorite times for in season tomatoes. So even though it’s hot as “h-e-double-toothpick” right now, it sure is a delight to visit the local coop or farmer’s market and buy delicious, beefy in season tomatoes. Don’t you think? A Series Before I get ahead […]

Aging Gracefully

Aging Gracefully

What is it about this moment in time that made me think of aging gracefully? Hmmm…perhaps just the fact that we all are? Or perhaps the luscious brown aging spots that appeared on this artichoke as I painted it? But before I continue, here’s a bit of a reminder. Favorite Things This painting and blog […]

Work in Progress August 2020

Work in Progress August 2020

Greetings dear reader! I am sharing work in progress this week. Why? Because the painting adventures continue here at my north and east light studio in Raleigh, NC. In last week’s post, I describe that I see the difference in the shadows of my still life set up. The cast shadow is in one direction […]

Grapefruit Devotional

Grapefruit Devotional

Greetings dear readers! This painting is called Grapefruit Devotional for several reasons. I look forward to sharing all of these reasons with you here today. But first, let me share the context for this painting now. Favorite Things So, this blog post and painting are a part of a series called “Favorite Things.” I love […]