I love to think about things I could do, possibilities are intoxicating. I don’t want to go through this year drunk on ideas though. So I’ve given myself a challenge for the year – to fill up a sketchbook. I … Continue reading
I have high hopes for this year – I think I do for most any year. Something about putting up a new calendar signals a fresh start. And this year is certainly no exception. Over the past year, I’ve identified … Continue reading
I bought some masking fluid last week, thought I’d give it a try with gouache. I remember using it in college on a watercolor project, then I gave it away to a friend who actually enjoyed watercolors! Back on the … Continue reading
Since the last post, I’ve had yet another week to think through the experience. I must say, one of my favorite take-aways from this workshop has been the thinking it’s forced me to do. I’m digging it! Anyway – stretching! … Continue reading
I’ve had a full week to think about my encaustic experience and let my mind chew on it a bit. There are several things that keep coming to mind as I think about doing more in the future, or not. … Continue reading
I brought a photo of this in progress piece to my art discussion group this week (it was too big and also wet to pack into the back seat of my car) and we got into a discussion about naming. … Continue reading
Reading is one thing that really goes in waves for me. When I was working on the show this past winter/spring, I had no energy to paint but I read a lot. Well, since the show I’ve read surprisingly little … Continue reading
I was looking at my source photos of Clark that I’d taken a week or so ago, just not really feeling it with those. Then I was looking at some other portraits and I realized what it’s missing – light. … Continue reading
Well, the weather is getting nicer and some of my more time consuming projects for the year have been completed. I’m enjoying having a little more time on my hands to paint and develop some new pieces. I’ve thrown a … Continue reading
February has been quite a busy month for me; but thanks to a wonderful Leap Day Blizzard, I get to stay home from work, rehearsals and all and just rest today! Though all the commotion of the month has left … Continue reading