Due to the pandemic, open figure sessions are not an option. That’s why the name of this painting is “Casualty.” However, this painting is one of my favorite figure paintings from a recent open session. Therefore, I decided to include it in my 2020 series called “Favorite Things.” In the Favorite Things series, I share…
There’s a sweet story in this painting! I will share shortly. However, I could not resist naming this painting “Sweet and Sour.” Why? Imagine the contrasting tastes of the flask and the lemon. Welcome to this week’s painting which is a part of a series I started back in January and is called “My Favorite…
You may be wondering why I would title a blog post “Getting to Know You?” Well, I can share several reasons with you. First, it is the title of a song from a fantastic musical called “The King and I.” This amazing musical and its score were one of many my siblings and I heard…
In this current crazy world, I could not resist calling this painting “Cheerful Carrots.” I absolutely love carrots. Why? Well, their luscious color for one. But there are so many more reasons. Let me count the ways. Counting the ways I love carrots because they are completely crunchy! And, I love them because they are…
Ever find yourself looking at a couple and thinking “What a pair?” I confess this happens to me all the time. Here’s an example: have you ever looked outside your window and seen a bluebird couple getting ready to build a nest? Yay you! It is, after all, that time of year. The male bluebird…
Well here’s today’s painting! Title? Remedy: Garlic. This painting is one of a series I’m calling Favorite Things. I expected this delightful and small painting to be a breeze to paint. Why? The subject matter? Simple! The size? Small. However, this painting came with lots of technical challenges for me as a painter. But, before…
This alla prima painting, entitled Nothing to Hide, seemed like a perfect image as we careen towards Valentine’s Day this week. Why? Well, first there’s a red background in it. Second, there’s a lovely nude model who is sitting confidently. As I painted her, I felt as if she exuded a sense of self awareness…
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…
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