Tiny Things to Draw
The beginning of the year is about exploring for me. Not safaris in distant lands exploring – more the internal kind. So, when I saw this book on Amazon, I was excited . . .
Author: jessica
What About Style?
Been doing a lot of thinking about “style” lately. Everybody’s got one, but it has to be discovered. How does that happen?
Saying Good-Bye to Sheer Heaven
It’s been 15 years, and Sheer Heaven is one of the best things to have ever come along in my art life. It is also beloved by thousands of artists around the world. But we have come to an obstacle… Continue Reading
Watercolor Palettes Part 3
As I said in the first post in this series, our palettes are our toys, and they are as personal to each artist as any beloved toy would be. There are as many opinions about what’s best and what… Continue Reading
Girlfriends Get-Away Art Retreats
Happy New Year, Everyone! If you have been following my blog for awhile, you might remember that New Years Day is my FAVORITE holiday. For me, it is all about clean slates and new beginnings – a new blank canvas… Continue Reading
Coloring Cards Are Here!
Oh my goodness. Such a lot has been going on that I had to take a vacation break for a week, and now I’m back in the saddle. I am so very glad to announce my newest endeavor – the… Continue Reading
Mixology – Watercolor Palettes, Part 2
Last time, we talked about the importance of avoiding pan pollution to retain the brilliant and transparent essence of watercolors. So, where can you make your mess, then?
Watercolor Palettes, Part 1
Watercolor palettes, with their jewel-like collections of color, are as much a toy as a tool, and the variety of formats and functionalities means you could play with them forever. But that same variety of details means that there are… Continue Reading
Guarding the Gate and a Good Story. . .
This is an art journal sketch of two wonderful sculptures that guard the entrance to our home. I thought I would introduce you to them and tell you a funny story too . . .
Scary Zucchini and Other Things . . .
Sometimes, you have to laugh at yourself, and being horrified of a Zucchini is one of those times . . .