the creative life

  • Color Study Season

    It’s color study season! What does that mean? I promise I will share more. But, first, 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 is these color clad paintings delight your eyes and lift…

  • Hey Hey Let’s Play

    What’s up with saying “Hey Hey Let’s Play?” I can’t wait to share with you today! (Hey that rhymes). Before I share more, if you are new here,  check out this link for a full description of the focus of this painterly blog. Now, on to this week’s painting, yes? Where to Play First, anywhere, is a fine…

  • That Time of Year

    It’s that time of year! What time of year is that you may wonder? You can surely guess? But! Just in case you’re new to this virtual space, here’s a bit more information about this blog. This is a place where, each week, I share my paintings, process, occasional infuences from art history, and inspiration….

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…