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Summer Fun
Being an artist means you can make stuff up. This is a fantasy fish, not Carp. The common carp is drab, olive green and brownish yellow. On a quest to find images that would evoke a sense of peace, calm… Continue reading
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Pearls of Wisdom
While the pearl is created as a result of some irritant or foreign object introduced into the oyster, there was noting irritating about creating this watercolor. It was a delightful project – a gift for a friend – and the… Continue reading
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For all the right reasons
Inspiration from Sante Fe New Mexico I am no longer in the phase of life in which I am drawn to buying jewelry. I have beautiful pieces that I have accumulated over the years but no longer wear. Some rings… Continue reading
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Steadfast Clear Courageous
It’s important to understand color and how it might show up in one’s art, especially watercolor. It would be a tedious read to go through all the “do’s and don’ts” that I have read and experienced with watercolor pigments. I… Continue reading
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On Losing Weight
I just lost over 500+ this morning. Disclaimer: this is not about losing body weight. It is about getting uncluttered and thus freeing up to be more productive AND more creative. My husband and I completed a round of Spring… Continue reading
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brief is the blossom; profound is the impact
I loved heading into DC every spring to experience the Cherry Blossoms around the Jefferson Memorial. There is something so captivating about them. They are truly symbolic of new beginnings, rebirth, and hope. Over the years, I have watercolored the… Continue reading
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