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Alignment
Since losing my FaceBook and Instagram social media accounts, I have had a lot of questions. Will the hacker hurt my reputation and/or business? How much time do I have to spend on “the fix?” Will I try to punish those who are responsible? How shall I move on? What platforms are in alignment with how I share my art? How do they treat their customers / investors? So far, I don’t have any answers. How do you get in alignment?
Read MoreI’m Still Standing – and Painting!
I’m still standing and painting. I was hacked on Facebook and permanently banned from their platforms, which includes Instagram. I have discovered that this is a nationwide problem. Facebook will not respond to me or anyone else. If you see questionable material on my pages, IT IS NOT ME.
Read MorePainting the Beach
Headed to Litchfield Beach to paint with the Ladies of the Traveling Paints! We immerse ourselves in the act of painting. Outside during the day and round the table at night. Fun, fun, fun! Will make sure to show you what we did next week. For this week’s blog, I have posted some of my favorite beach paintings from over the years. Hope you enjoy them.
Read MoreWhy does art matter to me?
From my very earliest days, I have been an artist, a mark maker, an observer, and most importantly – I share what I find. An artist communicates. Through film, dance, music, painting, sculpture, speech, etc. an artist can reflect the times in which they live. To that end, I am learning to use modern technology to communicate with my audience. I find myself surprised that I am enjoying the process. This blog has been very fun to use as a way of communication, and thank you very much for joining me. I am also learning to use video to communicate.
Read MoreArtist Interrupted
Hurricane Ian has interrupted my painting practice. I have painted some, but will wait to share at a more appropriate time. The beautiful Southeastern coast and its people are hurting.
Read MoreThe Beauty of Fall is Coming
Maybe not quick enough for some, but the beauty of Fall is coming. The colors have already been showing up on my palette. I have begun some studies full of fall colors. I am eager to show them to you.
Read MorePlein Air Painting with a Cloudy Forecast
Painting a glorious sky is a sublime pleasure. The possibilities are endless and so are the colors. Preparations are being made for a Plein Air painting workshop on clouds at the end of October.
Read MoreMoving Right Along
Big Blue is moving right along. I am sneaking up on the close. All the shapes are in the correct place. Now, I am making connections between each shape.
Read MoreGoing with the Flow
Plein Air painting is so much fun. This week’s paintings were painted at Lake Sheila in Saluda, North Carolina. On that weekend, I painted mountain and sky each morning. It was fun to see the local residents enjoying the water. When I got home, I knew a paddle boarder would give just the right amount of interest and scale.
Read MoreDeep Greens and Blues
The large canvas in the corner had waited long enough. It is painted with beautiful shades of cobalt and manganese blue. Time to put it on the easel.
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