painting process

  • Color Adventures Continue

    Welcome to a place where color adventures continue! What do I mean by this? I can’t wait to share with you. But first, here’s a warm (and bright colored) welcome to you. If you’re new, here’s what I do here. Each week I share a colorful painting, a painting in progress or other painting related…

  • 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…

  • Putting Work in Time Out

    This week I found myself putting work in time out. Why? I will share more here. But first I want to welcome new readers. Welcome! If you’re interested in learned about the focus and purpose of this post and blog, check out this link here. Creating Space Lately I have been working on several different…

  • Both Sides Now

    Hearing Joni Mitchell sing “Both Sides Now” as an older woman just made me smile and cry at the same time. Why? I’ll share. But first, here’s a link for new readers who might want to know about more about this painterly blog and post. Why Both Sides Now First I love hearing Joni Mitchell…

  • Be Prepared

    What is it about painting that requires the saying “Be Prepared?” AH! So many reasons, gentle reader! But first, here’s a link to a description of this post and blog for any newcomers here (welcome). Shall we cover this week’s topic, then? The Perks of being prepared If you like me are aware of your…

  • Second Look

    Why take a second look, gentle reader? Oh let me share the ways. But first, I will welcome new readers to this blog and post. OK? Transitions Welcome! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s theme is Transitions. I am expanding on last year’s theme. 2021’s theme was “Small Spaces…

  • Just Starting

    Fall is just starting here in North Carolina. The gorgeous reds and yellows are finally starting to appear. This is my favorite time of year! And, after our road trip north this fall, I feel so lucky to be able to experience this season twice. But, before I share more, I want to welcome new…

  • Suddenly I See

    You, dear reader, may wonder what “Suddenly I See” has to do with this week’s painting? Or maybe you’re thinking, heck, what a great name for a painting. Why haven’t you chosen that before? Before I elaborate, I want to welcome new readers. And, thank all of you for reading today! Small Spaces Special Places …