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  • Everything Changes

    So here we are in 2025 and, you guessed it, everything changes, like it or not. Right? Before I share more, read on. Whether it’s your first or gazillionth visit here, I hope you feel a warm (and bright colored) welcome. Each week I share a colorful painting with you. My hope is that these…

  • Pinky Swear Promise Painting

    Wondering why I called this “Pinky Swear Promise Painting?” Read on gentle reader! But first, a warm welcome to new and returning readers to this colorful, art-filled blog. For more details on its focus and purpose, read this. To receive these art-inspired, sometimes goofy, always colorful weekly posts, sign up here. Let’s get to the…

  • I Hear You

    I hear you little bird! Yes I do. How can I suggest you in this painting? But first, here’s a warm welcome to you gentle reader. And, whether you’re brand new or a long time loyal reader, I’m delighted you are here. To find out more about the focus of this post and blog, you…

  • Downtown Raleigh View

    Naming this painting “Downtown Raleigh View” is about as straightforward as you can get, right? I’ll share some more tidbits and scoop about this painting shortly. But first, here’s a warm welcome to you gentle reader. And, whether you’re brand new or a long time loyal reader, I’m delighted you are here. To find out…

  • Now I Know

    Why did I name this week’s post “Now I Know?” Before I share the scoop on that I want to welcome you here! If you’re new, here’s a description of the purpose of this blog and post. And, if you think you would enjoy a weekly dose of color in your inbox each week, you…

  • Crazy Connections

    What crazy connections are in this week’s painting? Let me share them with you! Before I do, here’s a warm welcome to new and longtime readers to this blog. And, here’s a link with an explanation of it’s purpose and focus this year. If you like what you read and see, please sign up here…

  • Tools of the Trade

    What Tools of the Trade do I use in oil painting? So many thoughts here to share! But before I continue, here’s a warm welcome to new and returning readers. Each year, I select a theme for my paintings. This year’s theme is “Time and Attention.” Here’s last week’s blog post where I share details…

  • If Morandi Ate Sweet Potatoes

    Wondering what would happen if Morandi ate sweet potatoes? Me too, gentle reader! How did you know? Before you share, I want to welcome you and new readers today. And, if you’re a new reader, here’s a link with a description of the purpose of this blog. Let’s get to today’s painting and it’s inspiration….

  • Carry On Love is Coming

    Sing along with me: Carry On Love is Coming Love is Coming to Us All. Holy Smokes, gentle reader what has come over me? Well, before I share all of that, I want to welcome new readers. Welcome! And I like to share the purpose of this blog here. First Things First Before I share…