Here’s an invitation for you gentle reader? Really? Yes here it is: I invite you to walk outside at a time when you can meander. If you live in Raleigh, NC, I’ll share a specific location for this activity. But first, I want to welcome new readers to this blog (Welcome!) and describe the focus…
Haven’t you found it’s the simple things that bring joy these days? Whether it’s a walk or a face to face visit outdoors with a friend, these simple things are the best. Aren’t they? Welcome dear reader! This week I’ll also share a painting in history that I chose as an inspiration for my own…
I named this painting “Harvest for the World” but I could have named it so many other things. Like what? Well, “Twisted 2020” for the amazing twisted stem on the pumpkin and for the completely twisted experience of this pandemic-ridden and overwhelming year. But I decided to lean into the goodness of the Isley Brother’s…
Welcome to Pumpkin Central where two stacked pumpkins are a sign of a happy home. Right? No? Well, maybe not everyone is as absolutely nutsoid and crazy about pumpkins as I am. (Mr Studly, by the way, completely agrees with the previous statement ;-D). But before I get too far ahead of myself, please let’s…
Hello dear reader! Do you have a feeling we have reached a Tipping Point? Good Goddess I hope we have…on so many fronts. Two things before I go much further: 1. what is a tipping point and 2. what is this blog, painting and post all about. Definition of Tipping Point Previously, I have written…
How about a little unity? You may think, like me, that there’s little room for unity at this polarized point in time. And, you would be absolutely accurate and spot on. Which must be why we might want to reverse the trend and go with unity, eh? But before I get ahead of myself, I’ll…
Resting? Resting! I found this leaf on one of my morning walks with our dog, Chloe. So, even though I wasn’t resting at the time, I came to think of this lovely oak leaf as resting while I painted it. Favorite Things Before I get too far ahead of myself, I will share that this…
You may be wondering why I named this painting “The Path is the Goal?” Good question dear reader! I will share the reason and some studio thoughts and ideas in this week’s post. But first, I’ll share some background about this blog. Favorite Things In early 2020, I pledged to paint a painting each week…
What is it about this moment in time that made me think of aging gracefully? Hmmm…perhaps just the fact that we all are? Or perhaps the luscious brown aging spots that appeared on this artichoke as I painted it? But before I continue, here’s a bit of a reminder. Favorite Things This painting and blog…
Who is letting go these days? How about everyone and everything, don’t you think? Even the oak tree across from our house is letting go leaves and branches and acorns in the middle of summer time. But before I continue, dear reader, I’ll remind you of a few things. Favorite Things This blog offers weekly…
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