Gratitude Moments: Gold
Gratitude Moments: Juicy
Gratitude Moments: Thick Skin
Gratitude Moments: Whirl
Gratitude Moments: Soft Landing
Gratitude Moments: Volunteers
Painterly 2-Minute Tip: Exploring Palette Options
Today we are going to explore palette options. From store-bought fancy ones to paper plates and take-out trays there are lots of options. Paper Palettes I use paper palettes for oil because clean-up is a breeze. Wood I use wood palettes … Read More
Gratitude Moments: Sojourns
Gratitude Moments: Emancipation
Painterly 2-Minute Tip: Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Artists have lots of challenges. I’m going to talk about some of my own and how I have worked through them: I’ve found that the only way out is through them so I face them head-on! Here’s a list … Read More
Gratitude Moments: Rehabilitation
Painterly 2-Minute Tip: Art Donation Considerations
Today we are going to talk about the touchy subject of donating art to charity. Overall, I would say if it’s a cause you truly believe in and you really want to help, go for it! Don’t do it just … Read More
Gratitude Moments: Patina
Plein Air Outing: Dawn Lake
Yesterday I went Plein-air painting at Dawn Lake with my friends at Yosemite Sierra Artists. The company was great, the bullfrogs were singing and the weather was perfect! It had been a long time since I painted outdoors and I … Read More
Painterly 2-Minute Tip: Painting on Paper with Oils
Have you tried painting in oils on paper? Go for it! Oils are typically painted on wood or canvas surfaces. But they also work well on paper. Here’s why I like them: Pros: The surface is relatively inexpensive. Storage is … Read More