In the spring of the year, I find my attention divided among many creative pursuits. The warm weather that makes me want to paint outdoors also tempts me to work in my garden, paint in […]
Windy Day at Sandhill
Last Saturday, the plein air group was painting at Sandhill Research and Education Center in northeast Richland County, South Carolina. I wanted to go because it’s near my house and a favorite place to paint, […]
I Digress
Over the years, I’ve experimented with many types of hobbies that involve making things with my hands… crafts, sewing, crocheting, gardening, cooking, drawing, and painting. Painting is my favorite activity, and the one I […]
Remembering Wallace
Camellias are favorites in the southern garden, having glossy evergreen foliage and blooming through the winter when few other things are in bloom. Frost often turns the blooms into brown mush, but this winter has […]
Bon Mardi Gras
Happy Mardi Gras! This small mixed media floral painting reminds me of the colors (green, purple, and gold) and excitement of Mardi Gras. Hope you have a colorful day!
6 Tips to Improve Your Plein Air Painting Experience
If you haven’t painted outdoors (“en plein air”), you might be hesitant to meet up with a group of painters and get started. I encourage you to join in the fun. On Saturday morning, I […]
Happy Valentine’s Day!
I appreciate you for reading my blog and being interested in my art. I wish you love and peace in your life. Happy Valentine’s Day to you!
White by the Gate
Here is the finished painting of the “White by the Gate” camellias that I started last week. I’ve reworked the background to add more definition to the edges of the arrangement and added details with pastels […]
Working in Layers
Today I’m working on a painting of the “White by the Gate” camellias blooming in my garden. In spite of some near freezing temperatures this week, it is loaded with blooms and not showing much […]
Emerald Palmetto
Emerald Palmetto is the fifth in my series of monotypes of palmetto trees. Each image is similar to the others, but has unique colors and textures due to the unpredictability of the process. The emerald color […]