Yearly Archives: 2018
Glad Solstice!
After what seemed like weeks of grey raininess, today the sun made a late afternoon appearance. I DASHED out of the house. It was 31F and falling with a good breeze so it was not comfortable painting weather but I … Continue reading
Keep on…
Being an artist also made me realize that I wasn’t built for the type of loneliness that comes from art. Art is slow, physical, resistant, material-based, and involves an ongoing commitment to doing the same thing differently over and over … Continue reading
From the Quote Box – Constable
Always remember,sir, that light and shadow never stand still…. In your skies, for instance, always aim at brightness, although there are states in the atmosphere in which the sky itself is not bright. I do not mean that you are … Continue reading
Here and There Tuesday
Yes it was sloppy slushy snow this morning but nothing in the grand scheme of things. When I went out to push snow off the car, it was wet but obviously not going to stick around. When i ducked back … Continue reading
Painting and Looking
Sunday I drove home the long way, scouting for places to paint. It was quite cold, but lots of fog and low hanging clouds making it interesting. Took some photos and made some mental notes on future painting spots. Anyway, … Continue reading