Fall Colors Are Here
You guessed it, fall colors are here, gentle reader! Are you as excited as I am about this time of year? I hope so. And, if you’re not, perhaps you will feel more excited after reading this post? Maybe? Stay tuned to read more. But first, I welcome new readers here today. And, if you […]
What’s in Your Emergency Kit
As we stare down Hurricane Ian, I wonder what’s in your emergency kit? OK OK you’re absolutely right, gentle reader. There’s no such thing as staring down a category 4 hurricane. So before I get to my favorite topic, a painter’s emergency kit, I will take care of more pressing matters. Such as? Well, first […]
Hope in a Park and a Painting
How can you find hope in a park and a painting? I will share that and more here today. But first, I welcome any new readers here today. If you want to read about the purpose of this post and blog, check out this link here. Let’s get to this week’s painting, shall we? Where […]
September’s Best Bird Feeder Is a Tree
Did you know that September’s best bird feeder is a tree? I did not know this either, gentle reader. That is, until I read Douglas W. Tallamy’s book entitled “The Nature of Oaks.” I will share more about this book and this week’s painting shortly. But first, I want to welcome new readers to this […]
Red Clay Road
Where is the Red Clay Road? Anywhere you look in North Carolina. Right? This creates wonderful opportunities for those of us who paint outdoors. Why? I will share here. But before I do, I want to welcome new readers. And, if you are interested in learning more about the focus of this blog, check this […]
Serenity in Today’s Landscape
Are you in search of serenity in today’s landscape, gentle reader? Whoa, me too. In fact, this week, I thought of serenity and light with practically every single brush stroke. But, before I share more, I want to welcome new readers here. Welcome! To read about the purpose of this post and blog, read this […]
Less is More
Less is more is the ideal mantra for any practice, don’t you agree gentle reader? You may be wondering why I say this. Stay tuned! I will share here today. But first, I welcome new readers! And, here’s a link for those of you who are curious about the focus of this post and blog. […]
Road Trip
It’s that time of year for a road trip, don’t you think? Seems lots of people are antsy to get out and about after two plus years of hunkering down. In this post, I’ll share some thoughts about painting, different tools I am using and the road. But first, before I get started, I want […]
The Joy and Struggle of Simplification
Why share the joy and struggle of simplification here? So many reasons to share today! Before I continue, I will welcome new readers to this blog and post. If you’re interested in learning more about the purpose of this place, take a look at this link here. Let’s get to the crux, the joy and […]
What’s Always in Front
What’s always in front but can’t be seen? I bet you can guess the answer gentle reader. But before I share, here’s a welcome to new readers. And, if you want more information about this blog, check this link out here. So what’s always in front? I wish I could see what’s always in front. […]