One of my favorite parts of a painting is at the point when the the image first starts to take shape. It might be early on when I’m masking off the white areas with masque pen; (my daughter calls it mas-KWAH pen, and now, so do I.) It might be when I’m dredging color through [...]

Filed under: Beautiful Things, In the studio, Painting on Yupo, Random, Watercolor, instagram on June 23rd, 2011 | 2 Comments »

Some time ago, a client came to me with an idea for an anniversary present for her parents. She wanted to incorporate the images of all 21 dogs they’ve had or fostered since she and her siblings were little. In one painting.
She sent me hard copies of photos from albums, old Christmas newsletters and digital [...]

Filed under: Art, Dogs, Gifties, In the studio, Painting on Yupo, Pet Portraits, Watercolor on June 19th, 2011 | 6 Comments »

I’m a member of the artist association in my hometown. My mom and dad still live there and my mom keeps me up-to-date on the comings and goings of the artist community in the small coastal town. So when mom called me a few months ago and asked if I wanted to design a chair [...]

Filed under: Art, Giveaways, In the studio on May 9th, 2011 | 2 Comments »

Several weeks ago I was painting for a client and it just wasn’t turning out the way I wanted. This happens every now and then. I mean, it’s natural to like how some paintings turned out more than others but THIS ONE. JUST. WASN’T. WORKING.
On any level.
Granted, it was in a category of subject that [...]

Filed under: Art, Beautiful Things, Botanicals, Good Advice, In the studio, Painting on Yupo, Random, Watercolor on March 31st, 2011 | No Comments »

I am not fun. My kids will tell you. I have never  been one to play blocks and Barbies, Hot Wheels or board games. I can’t sit still that long. I mean, I do my best but I’ve got stuff to DO. Always.
However the kids and I do spend some good times in my studio [...]

Filed under: Art, Dogs, In the studio, Mad Mom, Pet Portraits, Portraits, S**t My Kids Say, Watercolor on February 27th, 2011 | 1 Comment »