The Polar Vortex in early January 2014 provided plenty of inspiration for a series of paintings. During the inclement weather, I took photos of the frost coating my dining room windows. Though I’d planned to use the frost as inspiration, the landscape itself became the source for this painting. It’s very dark, as the trees […]
So what do you do when the temperature drops to a negative double digits? You can’t go outside because your parts might flash freeze and fall off. You can’t just sit around and listen to the furnace run, right? You take photos. Of the cold?? No, of the frost that formed on the dining room […]
A brisk abstract painting with a landscape influence, it feels much like an unruly hillside with the sun coming up over the ridge. 12 x 12 inches Acrylic paint on canvas
If you’re still looking for the perfect calendar for 2014, allow me to recommend the “52 Weeks 52 Works” desk calendar published by Academy Graphic Communication, Inc. The full-color desk calendar features artwork by Northeast Ohio artists. Each week has an artwork on one page then the days of the week on the opposite page […]
Learn how to make a tiny palette box for your watercolor paints. These little paint boxes easily slip in your purse or pocket so that you can paint everywhere and anywhere. Perfect for traveling or sketching on the go. This little bitty palette makes a great gift for the creative person on your list – […]
Saturday afternoon was a lot of fun. Some folks from the Ohio Collage Society got together for a collage-making party, otherwise known as a “chat-n-glue”. We all brought collage supplies – paper, pens, paint, scissors, glue, and whatnot – and spent a couple hours making collages. While going through my stash, I found a piece […]
Need a little “ME” time during the holidays? Looking to add some color to your day? Always wanted to journal but don’t have time? Journaling can relieve stress, clarify thinking, and increase creativity! Join me for an ART JOURNALING CLASS Let’s sit down and journal together. I’ll show you: >> prompts to get […]
The light at the end of the day as the colors cool down, shadows deepen, and twilight settles in. That’s what this painting reminds me of. 8 x 8 inches, acrylic paint and ink on paper. Mounted on 1-1/2 inch deep gallery wrapped canvas. It can hang on a wall, or stand on a shelf. […]
I’ve had the urge to paint landscapes lately. Why? I have no idea. I’ve never painted landscapes, not really. My paintings are often inspired by nature – by the colors, flowers, change of seasons – but not usually by landscapes per se. Still, the notion to try landscape-y type paintings has been nudging me, so […]
“Dancing In The Spring” reminds me of the joy of early spring mornings, warm breezes, and new grass underfoot. But, as usual, I’m open to suggestions and wonder what it reminds you of. This painting is 12×12 inches, acrylic paint and ink on paper, mounted on a deep canvas.