I promised I would show you some of the sketches from the artists who participated in the “Between the Covers” art show that I was involved with at Artbeat gallery. I had a hard time choosing which sketches to share, since there was such a huge variety of styles and subject matter. In the end […]
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“Between the Covers” Sketchbook Show
Between the Covers: Artists and Their Sketchbooks Artbeat Gallery Opening reception Friday, May 9, 2014 7-9 pm Artbeat gallery will be showcasing the sketchbooks of regional artists for three weeks in May at their Waynesburg, PA, location. The exhibit will give viewers a glimpse into the artists’ creative process – a peek behind-the-scenes to see […]
Squeezing in Sketching Time
Sketching time has been scarce for me lately, and I’ve really been missing it. Teaching, commission work, spring garden chores, and a whole host of other obligations have been filling my days, and it seems like everything needs to be done right now! When things start to get out of whack like that for me, […]
Waynesburg Doors
I live in a community which dates back to the 1700s, so there is no shortage of beautiful old houses around here. I’ve painted many of them over the years, but for this recent sketch I narrowed down my focus to some of my favorite front doors. 9″ x 12″, ink & watercolor, Aquabee […]
Greeting Cards Now Available!
For several years I’ve been printing and sending greeting cards featuring prints of some of my favorite floral watercolors. People enjoyed them so much that they began asking to buy them as gifts. Now they’re available at Artbeat Gallery in Waynesburg, PA. 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ card, blank inside In the Greene County series, I’ve included […]
A Gift Filled With Memories
For thirty years, the Waynesburg True Value Hardware store was a fixture on the main street of my hometown. Carl Duffield, the genial owner of the store, always had a smile ready for anyone who walked in the door, and we got to be friends over the years. Customers could always count on finding just […]
Redbud Sketch
The two redbud trees on the south side of our house have been blooming for weeks, and they give my heart a little lift every time I glance out the window and see them. The colors change depending on what time of day it is, and I can never decide if I like the rich, […]
Remembering Last Summer
Last July I sketched the gorgeous Asiatic lilies growing next to the patio in our back yard. They only bloom for a few short weeks, but their delicate beauty and sweet scent bring a smile to my face very time I walk outside. They’re just so beautiful! 5-1/2″ x 8″, ink & watercolor in Stillman […]
Quick Sketching in the Winter Woods
If you’ve been reading my blog for long, you may remember a post I wrote last spring about my 5-5-5 Sketch Challenge. (Walk for five minutes, draw for five minutes, then paint for five minutes.) Last weekend, I thought I’d give it a try again, this time without my sidekick, a big, sloppy golden retriever […]
12-12-12 in Our Little Corner of the World
It was just a day like any other, I guess, but I got a real kick out of the whole 12-12-12 thing. I just think it’s really cool! Like glancing at the clock and seeing that it’s 11:11 or 10:01, or looking at my odometer and seeing 12,345. It’s fun! Significant numbers give me a […]
