Nostalgia
Inspired recently by some iconic toys gathering dust in my attic, I created a series of "portraits." Or maybe they are still-lifes. I'm...
A Leap into Landscapes
View of Cinque Terre, Italy from our Ship, 2018 Korcula Harbor and The Artemis, 2018 June is a busy month for...
Today's the day! Artists Studio Tour
Since the Artists Studio Tour is a local event that you may not have been able to take part in, I am posting some photos of my set up....
Artists Studio Tour
This year I will be participating in the 15th Annual Artists Studio Tour. It is a free, informal event where artists from Maplewood and...
Product review
Lately I have been doing some sketching and have upgraded my supplies for just a few dollars. I purchased two Caran d'Ache Pablo pencils...
More sketching, new subjects, new paints
I don't know about your house, but in mine we have 3 copies of the book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. I had never opened it...
Capturing Architecture
I was inspired recently by some small watercolor sketches of buildings in Paris. Of course in Paris there are so many beautiful old...
New paints!
Normally I paint with Winsor and Newton paints or from my old Koi box of colors. I like the quality and color range and the price is...
Sketching and Painting
Usually when I sit down to paint I choose a photo reference or a physical arrangement, squeeze some colors out of a tube, and just start....
Trash & Treasures
A big attic is both a blessing and a curse. Obviously, it can quickly become a trash magnet and so every few years I go through it to...