Happy 2013!

Starting the New Year off right 🙂 Took my PaintCycle for another spin this morning and sketched a Live Oak that has intrigued me for years.  Finally down on paper!! It was sunny when I started out a little after 9 a.m., and the angle of the winter sun was perfect for seeing all the […]

2013 Lowcountry MoonScapes Calendar

It wouldn’t be Christmas if I wasn’t last minute with creating special things.  I thought for sure I wouldn’t get a calendar produced for 2013 but somehow I’ve pulled it off.  I need your help though, as I using a different provider and it’s not a print-on-demand service. So….. if  you would like to own […]

Palette Knife Painting

Please click to enlarge Two weeks ago I took part in a Jane Smithers oil painting workshop.  We used only a palette knife to apply paint to our substrates.  I’ve not painted with oils since college and this time around chose Holbein’s duo aqua oils as I want to not get involved with the chemicals […]

Nature News

You know I have to have no time at all when I post photographs instead of journal page sketches! A pair of Carolina Wrens have blessed a potted plant that sits right outside of our front door to build their nest. They must be okay with Rob, the dogs and me since this door is […]

My Current View

In April, I could see out of my right eye better without my current glasses. Now… it’s the same with and without glasses….  Sketching has become increasingly difficult and for the last month I’ve only sketched twice. Haven’t bothered to add color.  My left eye is tired. I’m sooooooo looking forward to a better view!