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Reflections on change
These cast shadows are such a great metaphor for life transitions. As long as you don't move the objects casting the shadows they will appear in some form everyday. That's reassuring, isn't it? Or...
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What winter brings...
It's once again December, and as of last night the days will once again begin to get longer and my time in the studio will increase. I prefer to paint in natural light and when we built the studio...
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Using all our resources...
It began in the garden I recently took an online class with Pauline Agnew which was totally out of my wheelbox. It was about painting the face and the figure. An interesting exercise for me all...
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Looking beyond the obvious
I love playing with photos in various apps. It makes me look beyond what I see at first glance to the shapes and spaces surrounding me. When I layer photos it gets even more interesting. Selecting...
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Looking beyond the obvious
I love playing with photos in various apps. It makes me look beyond what I see at first glance to the shapes and spaces surrounding me. When I layer photos it gets even more interesting. Selecting...
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Catching up...and a giveaway!
It seems that this year was a year to get things done. Reaching December feels really good to me. My new book "Acrylic Color Explorations" is out and available. Working on a book takes the better...
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Finding our worth as artists...
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. Pablo Picasso I just got off a Skype call with my grandboys and I can't stop from smiling. They are always such a...
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Bring on the Color: Layer upon Layer
I am all about working in color layers whether it be in strictly painting mode or mixed media mode. I spent the day going through a lot of old work and pulling out things that could do with a...
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A year of transition...or why I haven't written a blog post in a year
Hello once again. I think I owe you an explanation for the lack of posts this past year. Late last year we decided we could no longer live so far away from our grandchildren. We wanted to have an...
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Being willing to dream...
When I begin to paint I never know where I'm going to end up. The beginnings are always a dance between me and color. This time of playfulness is important to my process as it allows my intuitive...
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