Moody Tree PaintingIt has been more than a year since I had painted one of my twisted trees. I seem to have to be in a certain mood to do it. I have just directed a very black comedy, The Cagebirds with analytical and talented students. Rehearsals were… read more.
Although sometimes exhausted from supervising the creation of my latest painting, Zachary is the definitely the most supportive of my painting of all my family members. Yes, my parents are proud of me. My daughters come by from time to time to make suggestions, maybe name… read more.
You know you are an artist when. . . 1. You can't stop thinking about the art you are working on. 2. You can't stop thinking about the art you want to create. 3. Petty things like life changes, job changes, poor health, or just day-to-day life do not stop you in your quest for… read more.
ONLY TWO MORE DAYS OF SPRING BREAK LEFT These breaks fly by as fast as weekends, maybe quicker. But time off does inspire me to paint. I'm not too tired from work, nor planning for the next week, so I can concentrate on my next work. More than likely, I've had an idea for weeks, just… read more.
Ice Cream Painting My first two ice cream paintings were inspired by a Saturday afternoon middle school closing show celebration of A Midsummer Night's Dream at Braums. The cones with swirls of peppermint ice cream Unabashedly peppermint (Acrylic mediums and dominos… read more.
Yippee. . . . . I don't know who's more excited when the district calls a "snow day," the kids or me. Yes, I do -- MEEEEEE!!! I get up at 5:30 am, and chant at the TV newsbroadcaster, "Say-my-district-say-my-district-say-my-district," and then I YELP like I won the lottery when he does (much… read more.
I was very inspired by a visit with my children to the Fort Worth Modern Art Museum a few days ago. It's a beautiful building with lovely views and each stunning artwork has a nook. By far my favorite piece was by Mark Rothko, the abstract painter. … read more.
WARNING: THE FOLLOWING BLOG MAY PERSUADE YOU TO BUY ART FOR CHRISTMAS. IT COULD CONTAIN WHAT MIGHT BE CONSTRUED AS SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION. You gotta love Christmastime. No one enjoys Christmas more than I do, except me as a child. I loved the exciting anticipation… read more.
Ice cream. . . Remedy for lost love, pregnancy cravings and Texas heat. It is wonderful at any age, any time of day or night, for any mood. When I eat it I am no longer any age; I haven’t a care in the world; all is well with the universe. High cholesterol, high calories, and high… read more.
" It's life's illusion I recall. I really don't know clouds at all." Joni Mitchell Puffy, sketchy, ominous, dark, light, bright, bloodlike crimson, cake batter yellow, pale peach, sassy salmon, and, of course, stark white -- half the fun of cloud gazing… read more.
