Works in Progress!

Works in Progress!

Big things are going to be happening, and the creativity is flowing!  I finally have the inspiration I’ve been looking for…  Home and family.  These things are so important to me, and are the same, yet different.  Family is home.  Friends are home.  Home is Texas, and California.  After my visit with my family over … Continue reading »

Don’t forget

Don’t forget

…to take me with you.  A friendly reminder from my sketchbook.  With so many things changing, and such a dynamic, energetic time of year, it is easy (sadly) to forget how important it is to draw!  So, I have invested in a giant bag, have a written reminder, and no more excuses.  Last night was … Continue reading »

“All good things are wild, and free”

“All good things are wild, and free”

For those of us here in sunny Southern California, the fall season is finally here! Well, maybe. Things are changing, at least! Things are definitely changing for me, as well. I think that sometimes a nice, big jolt of lightning is necessary to stir up what has become stagnant. Anyone who follows my silly little … Continue reading »

Summer is here!

Summer is here!

Yes, summer has arrived!  Which means spring semester has come to an end…  Great things have been happening and I am being inspired left and right!  I hope to be very productive this summer and keep up with drawing and painting as much as, and even more than I have been these past few months. … Continue reading »

In Progress…

In Progress…

I guess this is where I’ll put the things I am currently working on! I’ve been working on this one for quite some time.  It had actually been hidden under my sofa…  It is of and for one of my favorite people, and it’s about time to breathe some life into it! Inspired by a … Continue reading »

The big switch

The big switch

It’s a beautiful day outside, I have the day off, and am home sick! What a wonderful time and reason to break out the oil paint and see what happens. Yes, I’ve worked with oils before, but really had no idea what I was doing… And now it’s the time to try again! With help … Continue reading »

Playing with pastels

Playing with pastels

Continuing my drawing journey, I decided to play with pastels. I am having an amazing time experimenting with light and shadow and color. Nothing I have started is finished, but what else is to be expected??! The journey continues….