Hello creative friends! Today I want to share with you my solution to storing and organizing artist’s paint tubes. I did a TON of internet research looking at the many creative ways other artists used to solve this issue. From pegboard and brackets to cork board and push pins, custom drawers with tiered storage to... Continue Reading →
Hello creative friends! Wow…Can you believe it’s February already? I’m not sure where the time is going, but it sure flies. As the year gains momentum, I hope that you are getting yourself well-established in whatever creative practices feed your soul. 🙂 One of the things I have been wanting to try this year is... Continue Reading →
Hello creative friends! Today I thought I would post a few of my latest watercolor creations. I wanted to try out some new materials and just have some fun, but what to paint??? Enter “Mo” my studio gnome… Mo the Gnome Mo is a daily inspiration to me. I love his unkept salt and pepper... Continue Reading →
Wow! I can’t believe 2021 is coming to an end… Last year I began the tradition of designing and publishing a book of the paintings, studies, and sketches I created through the year. I started with the idea to give the books out to family and friends as gifts, but the design process and end... Continue Reading →
Hello my creative friends! Today I am sharing how I paint my own Christmas cards in watercolor. My daughter and I painted last year’s card during her Thanksgiving break from school. It was fun to put on some Christmas music, have a cup of cocoa, and be together creatively—plus, it got us into the holiday... Continue Reading →
Hello creative friends! This summer finds me busier than ever. How ‘bout you? Our string band played the county fair providing ambiance for the fair-goers. That was a lot of fun. 🙂 Here at home our little garden is cranking out beans, tomatoes, berries, and zucchini—which means harvest and preservation are in full swing. Time... Continue Reading →
Hi all! Just checking in before the Memorial Day holiday here in the states to share what I am currently working on. I have been taking a deep dive into oil painting the last few months, and I am thoroughly enjoying myself. That said, I feel like there is a pretty steep learning curve regarding... Continue Reading →
Hello creative Friends! I hope today finds you well and happy. This week has been a little crazy around here. We hatched our first batch of baby chicks for the year, and though we are not new to the process, it's still a little nerve-wracking every time we set eggs. We also tried out a... Continue Reading →
Hello everyone! I wanted to share a new pastel painting with you. The subject: bluebird! I just LOVE bluebirds. In my neck of the woods, we see them only occasionally. So it’s a real treat when we discover a pair building a nest or moving into one of the many bird houses we provide. :)... Continue Reading →
https://videopress.com/v/e60XKkF0?preloadContent=metadata Enjoying time in my studio on a quiet weekend. I think Callie is enjoying the quiet too! Working on a watercolor surprise for my sis-in-law’s birthday....SHHHHH...it’s a secret!!! Hope your day is blessed with time to be creative. 🙂 Till next time. ~R
