Taking a class or workshop in person or an online tutorial is great for learning new skills in whatever type of creative endeavor you pursue. Do you only go as far as continuing to take classes without venturing out on … Continue reading →
Recently I had the opportunity to take a painting class at SMAC from a local artist, Peggy Dyke. She specializes in acrylic and oil painting, especially with themes of western art, cowboys, Native American art, and animals. She has been … Continue reading →
After a hard freeze last week, most of the the colors are gone outside. It’s sad to see all of my flowers and the rest of the yard getting ready for winter hibernation. I’m glad that through art we can … Continue reading →
A unique tutorial caught my eye using a process I’d not tried, so I ordered it. My granddaughter had recently asked if we could try doing something artistic in acrylic paints instead of watercolor. We both enjoyed making the In … Continue reading →
Daisies are my favorite flower. Last year I planted a small shasta daisy in my garden. It produced a couple blossoms. This year it shot up tall and was loaded with blossoms. Every time I walked by it brought a … Continue reading →
On one of our warm sunny days a few weeks ago I was weeding one of my flower beds. Suddenly around the corner came a baby squirrel. As he came closer I pulled out my phone to snap a picture … Continue reading →
Spring, my favorite time of the year… when the yard springs to new life! From the tiniest little blue and purple wild flowers growing in amongst the grass to the blossoms opening on the apple trees, everyday is a new … Continue reading →
Ready to try something different? Heat up some water, pull out your favorite tea leaves, make yourself a cup of aromatic tea, and sit back to relax and think…. Could I use tea to paint a picture? My granddaughter and … Continue reading →
The month of December I painted watercolor Christmas cards and I decided to share a few with you. Pick a card you like and consider it my Merry Christmas to You! If you don’t live where it snows, here are … Continue reading →
Have you ever looked at the clouds in the sky and tried to find animals or objects in the shapes of the clouds? Sometimes they just look like clouds and then other times a whole storyline could be made with … Continue reading →