There have been people searching for my books using the search function in the sidebar, but because it's only searching within all blog posts (and...

Balance.

We drove for so long, it almost cost half my gas tank to return again here, one of the views early in the drive.

Often I can see the...

Values, Hue Shifts, Levels.

Even when it’s grey outside: go out and paint.
It will toss great aspects into your painting game.

You can start...

It’s exciting therefore.

So I struggled with this one, though it turned out my favourite.
Hours and hours into it. Multiple cows painted,...

Light, Color, Movement

The countryside is quiet. I love that aspect. Sure, traffic, farmers mowing seemingly every day, all day : ) but it’s...

Back to the Cows!

It’s true that nothing happens (for me) without a set goal.
Yes, if I live day to day then the - going out to paint - ideas...

Are you a fusser too ; )

This was painted in Spring, the cows were out again, great Spring skies full of variation and movement.

Maybe you can see...

Keeping Track...

Here it's mid Summer, almost end of Summer, the willows luscious, full, the sky vibrant blue, purplish, the energy can be felt in...

The Process.

Aw! The process! This painting was recorded as a full-length demo! Most of my circle has already seen its announcement, a week ago I...

Dark skies are your best friend.

A threatening sky. Before I knew what I wanted to paint I walked around, thinking about what the 'best view'...