Welcome everyone! It’s time to bring out the balloons and uncork the bottle of bubbly and introduce my new website!!! A big hearty welcome to all my former blog subscribers, friends, followers, and visitors. I am ecstatic (can’t you tell?) … Read More
Lady, a beloved furry companion: gone but not forgotten Our beloved fur companions hold a place in our hearts from the time they are adopted. The loss of a pet is heart wrenching. I love Erica Jong’s quotation about … Read More
How I paint a cat: the steps to a finished product In this post, I demonstrate the step-by-step process of painting a cat. While working on any portrait I take many photos of the process leading to the finished … Read More
When my son and daughter-in-law announced that they had found a home in the country, I began to think of a unique housewarming gift that I might offer them. Coincidentally, my youngest son is heavily into recycling and had lots … Read More
Schapendoes – a commission painting The Schapendoe or Dutch Sheep Dog is a good pet but is certainly not well-known compared to many other breeds. I have been a dog owner (two white fur balls are my companions at the … Read More
For this Throwback Thursday, I have selected fruits I painted three years ago. There is nothing better than popping sweet, just picked sun-kissed berries into our mouth. The juicy sweetness can only be enjoyed a few weeks during the summer. … Read More
Ah summer time, everything is easy indeed! Proof? There are popsicles in the fridge and sandals and flip flops at the door. The pool is already solar-panel heated to 85F. Soon, we will be picking fresh lettuce and beans and … Read More
Sisters: don’t mess with them! Sisters always stand by each other. They are sharp-witted and far more wordy than boys. In any battle of words, girls will come out ahead. “No one could have called Mr. Standen quick-witted, but … Read More
Do not discard old mirrors! This post for Throwback Thursday is about old mirrored closet doors and an idea that occurred to me in 2015 to use them to beautify my yard. I am happy to confirm that the glue … Read More