Squirrel and Peacock

Here are the last two initial Secret Garden studies. These two allowed me to work out some ideas, but ultimately, … More

Secret Garden Series – Cat and Fowl

8 x 10″ watercolor study. Here is a great example of how an image evolves if you continue to draw … More

Here is my first study. It’s of a Great Horned Owl. If you’re a nature lover and you’ve ever seen … More

I found this lovely painting on the internet and thought it a perfect lesson in painting water reflection. You get … More

I am constantly hunting on Pinterest for lesson ideas for both my watercolor and acrylic paint classes. I found this … More

Garden of Grackles -watercolor 18″ x 24″ This painting is very special to me. I have been blogging about my … More

Painting the image of glass is something beginning painters avoid. Why would you want to avoid painting glass? Hmm, let’s … More

From From My Garden, 16″x20″ watercolor 140 lb cold press paper I just realized I have been posting the every-day-progression … More

For weeks and weeks I have been drilling my students “More water! More water! Drop the paint into the water … More

It’s been a long time since I reported on my pottery. Since the new year, I have been working on … More