fine art

  • Be Prepared

    What is it about painting that requires the saying “Be Prepared?” AH! So many reasons, gentle reader! But first, here’s a link to a description of this post and blog for any newcomers here (welcome). Shall we cover this week’s topic, then? The Perks of being prepared If you like me are aware of your…

  • Across the Great Divide

    Happy New Year and what do you think of when you read “Across the Great Divide?” Yes, I am borrowing the phrase from Nanci Griffith’s beautiful song of the same name. But there’s more to it than that. Before I share more, I want to welcome new readers and share the purpose of this post…

  • Delightful Details

    Whoops! Why delightful details? Well, because you get a glimpse of the back of a painting in today’s blog post. I’ll share more information about this but first, let’s 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 for…

  • The Readiness Is All

    Tis the Season to ponder the ‘readiness is all.’ What do I mean by that? Plenty to consider as we careen to the end of 2021. But before we do all that, I want to welcome new readers and describe the purpose of this post and blog. OK? Here we go. Small Spaces Special Places…

  • Bird’s Eye View

    Bird’s Eye View popped into my head as I worked on this 3×3 inch oil painting. I will share more about this painting in a bit. But first, I want to welcome new readers and describe the purpose of this post and blog. OK? Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select…

  • Just Starting

    Fall is just starting here in North Carolina. The gorgeous reds and yellows are finally starting to appear. This is my favorite time of year! And, after our road trip north this fall, I feel so lucky to be able to experience this season twice. But, before I share more, I want to welcome new…

  • Suddenly I See

    You, dear reader, may wonder what “Suddenly I See” has to do with this week’s painting? Or maybe you’re thinking, heck, what a great name for a painting. Why haven’t you chosen that before? Before I elaborate, I want to welcome new readers. And, thank all of you for reading today! Small Spaces Special Places …

  • 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…