Us artists sometimes resort to unusual means in order to fulfil creative desires. Drive by shooting with my camera is one of mine. It seems to me that the sights along rural highways can be among the most interesting. Being the passenger gives me lots of time to take it…
Painting with plants is another way that I like to view gardening. Gardening can be a very creative exercise! Every spring my outdoor activities ramp up to a frenzied pace and with the much longer hours of daylight, I can be found working in the yard until headlights become necessary. I…
Oh, if only I had more time!! If only I did not live on such a busy farm with its seasonal disruptions... Not having all the time I wished to work on my art seemed unfair. Most artists (I thought) did nothing but art all day long. How truly lucky…
In April, I entered the Painters Guild Show and Sale for the 37th time. I pondered how much my horizons had broadened since nervously joining the guild in 1994. They were a small, but welcoming group that made it easier to gain confidence. Networking with other artists is important if one…
Above: Part of my art collection It surprised me to learn some years ago that many artists also collect the art of others. I thought it was rather absurd at first. Shouldn't their walls should be full of their own art? Why would they want to pay other artists for…
This lovely little scene is from a place that holds fond memories for me. My best childhood friend grew up on this dairy farm. I used to walk or ride my bike to her place in the summer during my early teen years, when ever I had permission. (If I recall…
For the recent workshop and classes that I instructed this spring, I chose this pansy as one of the projects for my students to work on. I thought it was colorful and dramatic, yet simple enough to work well for demonstrating layering techniques. And perfect to help usher out the winter doldrums. Fairly new…