Where do your new ideas come from these days? — My morning reading starts my mind working. I can read one word or short phrase that will stop the reading. I will stop reading and write down the thought or words in a journal. Sometimes it may be just “one” word! There are times I will create a new article…

A discussion about composition — There are many struggles we go through during the process of creating a painting. Creating a well-composed painting is a huge one. The public has no idea and only sees the finished product. We get past this struggle by knowing why we are painting a particular vision. One such struggle…

It is called practice. — Painting is what I do. Study and practice is something I embrace! It is called miles of brushwork if you are a two-dimensional artist. I know it is a complement if someone says to me: “I wish I had your talent.” …

Having discussions is important! — My husband and I are sitting here and talking about what is an answer to the violence we are seeing in the news. And, I would imagine there are loads of people thinking and talking about what happened in Texas at the school shooting. He (my hubby) is always in…

I am reading less on Medium, are you? — I have not created as many articles here as I was doing several months ago. Why? What stopped me? This article is my writing about this dilemma and trying to figure out do I stay or do I leave. Why would I leave? I am a professional / working fine artist and 72 years…

Most of us can be easily distracted on any given day from our daily focus! — I get pulled in so many directions every day. I am sure you do as well. As an artist, my days may be flexible. Some days they are not! How about you? Do you feel like a pinball in a machine bouncing from one spot to another … like crazy? Planning helps me, but it has to be flexible. …

By enjoying those moments, I refill my well! — Taking a walk, especially in a more natural setting, is something that fills me with all manner of good feelings and vibes. It is likely one of the more important activities we can do that may greatly improve your outlook on life. We hear the following all the time about…

How does this apply to being an artist? — I have listened to a podcast that talks about four things: faith, family, friendship, and your work. I am not sure I have them exactly as I heard them since I was trying to take notes at the same time as listening! Oh, Dear! Yes, I did go back and…

We all try to do things right the first time. I just finished reading several articles. One was about creating good habits which is always on the top of my list of self-help ideas. Another one was about having backup systems in place. Or maybe it was about learning and…