What do I mean “it starts with sketching?” I can’t wait to share with you, gentle reader. But first, here’s a warm and colorful welcome. If you’re new, know that this is a place where I share colorful paintings and adventures each week. My hope is that these color clad images, and sketches will delight…
Today we’re getting to the nitty gritty of life by asking What Matters. Really? What brings this on? Before I share the delightful details, I will welcome new readers and share the purpose of this blog and today’s post. Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly…
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….
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…
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…
Why call this post “Lend a hand?” For the past several months…ok for the past 406 days, I have been drawing hands. This week I share why I started, what I have learned and why I will continue this practice. And, given our current pandemic ridden world, I think it’s cool to share images of…
Hello creative person! I know you, like me, would rather be drawing, painting, writing or doing your favorite passionate pursuit. But I have a question for you. Are you a fan of the decluttering fad that’s everywhere these days? OK I understand how important having a tidy space is. We’re currently living in a studio…
Drawing drills Why bother with drawing drills when I’ve been out of school for 6 months? Well, truth is the commitment to the craft requires drawing drills. And, since David and I are staying in Philadelphia 1 more year, I’ve enlisted the help of one of my instructors, Stephen Early, to help me continue to refine…
Learning to problem solve may not seem consistent with being an artist. But, in fact, problem solving is exactly what being an artist is. Here I am writing again about characteristics of my teachers and classmates and many successful artists I have met. I shared other virtues of artists in recent posts on commitment, punctuality and…
Welcome to the world of painting from live objects and models. The phrase “break’s over” has several meanings in this context. First, the traditional spring break for Studio Incamminati has just ended. So you could say, “Break’s over.” If you were taking a class here saying “Break’s over” has another meaning. What other meaning? When…
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