oil painting

  • Give Me Love

    Hello and why “give me love” as the name for today’s painting and post? Well, I can’t wait to share with you.  Before I share more, here’s a warm (and bright colored) welcome to this place. What happens here? I am glad you asked. Each week I share a colorful painting with you. My hope…

  • Take Care of the Little One

    Greetings and here’s one of this week’s painting entitled “Take Care of the Little One.” If you are new here, check out this link for a full description of the focus of this painterly blog. Now, on to the paintings, ok? And, yes, I am sharing several here today. A New Little One This week’s first painting…

  • Find Solace Here

    Why call this week’s painting “Find Solace Here,”? Oh la la I can’t wait to describe more today. But, before I do, here’s information about this blog. This is a place where, each week, I share my paintings, process, occasional infuences from art history, and inspiration. Whether this is your first or millionth visit here,…

  • Closer to Fine

    Closer to Fine is Virtual Postcard #3 from our Road Trip North 2023. Before I share more including the reason for choosing “closer to fine,” here is information about this blog. This is a place where, each week, I share my paintings, road trip musings, and inspiration. Whether this is your first or millionth visit…

  • 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…

  • Ellen’s Studio

    Oh my I had fun painting at my pal, Ellen’s Studio, recently. Before I share more, I want to welcome new and returning readers to this blog. If you’re new, here’s a description of the purpose and focus. I post paintings, some art history and other creative resources weekly. Sign up here for a weekly…

  • 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…

  • Fall Colors Are Here

    You guessed it, fall colors are here, gentle reader! Are you as excited as I am about this time of year? I hope so. And, if you’re not, perhaps you will feel more excited after reading this post? Maybe? Stay tuned to read more. But first, I welcome new readers here today. And, if you…