Gouache painting

  • In Search of OM

    Are you in search of OM gentle reader? Well, I don’t know much but I do know that the gourds in this painting are in search of OM. But before I explain that, I want to welcome new readers here. Welcome! And, if you’re interested in an explanation of the purpose of this post and…

  • Abundance is in the Air

    What makes me suggest that abundance is in the air? Ah! So many things including this week’s painting of the same name. But, before I explain, please let me welcome new readers here. Welcome! And, here’s a link describing the purpose of this post and blog. Why Abundance Because it’s pumpkin season! Pumpkins symbolize abundance….

  • 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…

  • 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….

  • The One I Love

    Are you The One I Love, gentle reader? Well, of course, I love you! But this post and painting are about a material kind of love. Material love? That sounds so superficial, doesn’t it? But wait, there’s more to it than that. I promise! Before I elaborate, I want to welcome new readers and share…

  • Adios 2021

    Adios 2021! Here are three things for which I am grateful. But before I share these three things, I want to welcome new readers here and describe the purpose of this post and blog. Okeedokee? Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s is…

  • Play Date

    Play Date is the name of one of this week’s gouache paintings. I had several other names for this painting before settling on Play Date. I will share that information and the scoop on a new contemporary painter “crush” I have in today’s post. But first, I will welcome new readers and share the purpose…

  • Choices

    Choices is the apt name for this week’s 6×6 inch painting. Why name it choices? Ahhh let me count the ways. But before I do, I want to welcome new readers and share the focus of this blog and today’s post. Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for…

  • Missed Opportunity

    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….