Art Blog
Art Blog Sommelier for Art Connoisseurs
Sep 5, 2024, Thursday—About this art blog. Yes, what about this art blog? Scratch that. New title: Art Blog Sommelier for Art Connoisseurs. That’s better.
Kachina Woman Vortex
Sep 4, 2024, Wednesday—Kachina Woman vortex in Sedona. That was the one we decided on. I mean, if you visit Sedona and don’t go to
Yellow Eggs
August 23, 2024, Friday—Yellow Eggs. Yellow Eggs Eating scrambled eggs at 2AMCan’t sleepToo many books, the stories of menthe mad scientists who brought us all
Apricot Mallow desert flower of tender mercies
August 3, 2024, Saturday—Apricot Mallow, desert flower of tender mercies. I like the ring of that. This apricot-colored desert flower stole my heart on my
Smoke clears from California’s Park Fire
July 31, 2024, Wednesday—Smoke clears from California’s Park Fire. That’s the big news here today. And the good news. The air quality was running 60-80
Mustard Superbloom Finishes Strong
July 26, 2024, Friday—Mustard Superbloom finishes strong. I am happy to report that at long last the painting dubbed Mr. Mustard is ready for its
The Heat of Painting
July 24, 2024, Wednesday—The heat of painting. I seriously am not handling the heat of painting in the heat of the studio very well. This
Summer Dressing not for Salad
July 23, 2024, Tuesday—Summer dressing not for salad. That’s right, I’m not here to talk about my citrus vinaigrette baby. We are talking about summer
SOLD! Vineyard Sunset
July 20, 2024, Saturday — Sold Vineyard Sunset. Indeed it did and indeed, it made my day!! Not too often does someone buy a painting
Same Bed Different Dreams
July 17, 2024, Wed — Same Bed Different Dreams. Do you love this title, or what? I’m reading it right now and wow, I really
Return of Mr Mustard Mercedes
July 16, 2024, Tuesday — The return of Mr. Mustard Mercedes, that was today’s art theme. I braved the heat again today out in the
Look Up It’s Beautiful
July 15, 2024, Monday — Look up, it’s beautiful. Words to live by, words to type by, or blog by, or fly by, or die
Zuckerberg Deepfreeze
July 13, 2024, Saturday — Zuck warning!! Depressive blog warning!! Zuckerberg Deepfreeze. Even been burned by the cold? Then you’ve been Zucked. I used to
Napa or Bust
July 12, 2024, Friday — Napa or bust. That was my mantra yesterday with a long drive ahead of me to deliver “Oak and Vines”
Hollyhock, Fertility Flower
July 9, 2024, Tuesday — Hollyhock, fertility flower. Ahh, it makes total sense. Erect stalks shooting skyward, the flowers exploding open, sequentially, one per day
Who Loves Mustard?
July 6, 2024, Saturday — Who Loves Mustard? Who doesn’t love mustard is probably a better question. I worked another six hours today on mustard.
Volcanic Night at Costco
July 5, 2024, Friday — Volcanic night at Costco. Yep, I’m rockin’ it with my nightlife. Good times. Got me some coffee, tomato sauce, olive
Napa Valley Golden Hour—SOLD
July 3, 2024, Wednesday — Napa Valley golden hour. Yep, that’s me repeating myself. And it really is quite something to behold, this golden hour
A True Artistic Soul
Muff (left) and my mom, Barbara (right), circa 1939. Outlaws from the beginning.
Rock around the Hollyhock Clock
July 1, 2024, Monday — Rock around the Hollyhock clock! The Hollyhock Rock clock in this case. It’s worth rocking out on, according to experts
Scenic Maui Beachfront SOLD!
June 30, 2024, Sunday — Scenic Maui Beachfront SOLD! Indeed, this actually happened last Thursday, June whatever that was. Today is Sunday so I’ll let
24 Karat Thoughts
Dec 19, 2022, Mon — Headaches are my Achilles heel. And ever since I woke up the morning of leaving on that aforementioned jet plane
Leaving On A Jet Plane
Dec 15, 2022 Thurs — Apparently a million people have signed on to chatGPT since it started 5 days ago, crashing the site. Hmm… what
A Maui Little Christmas
Dec 13, 2022, Tues — Have yourself a Maui little Christmas. I am blogging through the snow, listening to Alexandra Petri’s Christmas playlist on Spotify.
Maui Sunset
Nov 28, 2022, Mon — I might have a name for the new painting in progress: Maui Sunset. It’s incredibly beautiful so far, if I
Hawaii Five O Painting is Coming Along
Nov 27, 2022, Sun — Yep, the Hawaii Five O painting is coming along. And you know what that O stands for. Now think times
Studio Day and Birth Day
Nov 22, 2022, Tues — It really was a studio day and birth day. As in my very own birthday. T’was a lovely day talking
Art Giveaway Winner Announced, Mediterranean Style
Nov 21, 2022, Mon — We arrive again, full circle, with another Art Giveaway winner announced, Mediterranean style. Ruth Puligo is the lucky winner of
What Happened to Me (and my Tesla)?
Nov 20, 2022, Sun — What happened to me (and my Tesla)? I’ve lost my head of steam on the daily blog. I knew it
History Of Impressionism In Art
The history of impressionism in art is an interesting one. The word “impressionism” was initially intended as a pejorative by art critics who were utterly
I Found The Billboard!
Nov 15, 2022, Tues — I found the billboard! That’s why I’ve been missing in action for the past six days. It took me a
I’ve Been Framed!
Nov 9, 2022, Wed — I’ve Been Framed! Subtitle: Prepping for the Art Tour. Tomorrow I’m on the road to the Bay Area. I’m packing
Lauren Forcella Shout Out Interview
Nov 8, 2022, Tues — On Monday, the Lauren Forcella Shout Out Interview with Phillip Ellering went live. I’m excited to share it with you.
Profusion of Aspen — Finished
Nov 6, 2022, Sun — Profusion of Aspen — Finished! Somehow, this painting came together in the nick of time. I was back in the
Favell Museum Showdown
Nov 5, 2022, Sat — Favell Museum Showdown. Hah, it sounds like a shootout in the old west. And funny thing is, Favell Museum in
Aspen Grove Is Grooving
Nov 4, 2022, Fri — Day three proved fruitful with the aspen grove painting. Indeed aspen grove is grooving! Meaning we are almost to groovy.
I Don’t Feel Like Blogging
Nov 3, 2022, Thurs — Well, it’s the truth. I don’t feel like blogging tonight. But I’m going to tap these little keys anyway. It’s
I Am On It
Nov 2, 2022, Wed — I Am On It. I’m going to get this new painting done in four days. Day one was today, which
Hot Pink Underpaints
Nov 1, 2022, Tues — Hot pink underpaints on one canvas, and hot orange underpaints on another. If that sounds sexy, imagine being there in
Billboard is Up in San Francisco!
Oct 31, 2022, Mon — Great witchy news for Halloween. The Aspen Sky billboard is up in San Francisco as of today. I call that
Champagne Beach and Other Delights
Oct 30, 2022, Sun — Champagne Beach and Other Delights, such as Wild Parsnip and Vineyard Enchantment. I’ll get to these artworks in minute. But
Sweet Home Day
Oct 29, 2022, Sat — Sweet home day. Phone calls to friends, zoom calls to friends, as well as miscellaneous art admin and planning. I
Painting Finished!
Oct 28, 2022, Fri — Painting finished! Yay! As predicted I was in the studio less than an hour and got that last little blip
Day Eleven and Not Finished Yet
Oct 27, 2022, Thur — OMG, so close. Day Eleven and Not Finished Yet reporting in from almost the finish line. Literally inches from the
Magic Day Ten Aspen Trail
Oct 26, 2022, Wed — Magic Day Ten Aspen Trail. The magic definitely happened today with the foreground. Yesterday’s foreground composition was thankfully not a
Day Nine Aspen Trail
Oct 25, 2022, Tues — Day Nine Aspen Trail. We are back to counting the days, lol. I thought I might get to final paint
Hopping Down the Aspen Trail
Oct 24, 2022, Mon — Hopping down the aspen trail. Hippity hoppity new painting on its way. And this is day what? Hah, my internal
Blog: What a Weird Word
Oct 23, 2022, Sun — Okay, tonight’s subject is Blog: What a Weird Word. I’m glad you agree. I mean, where did that even come
We Got This!!
Oct 22, 2022, Sat — Okay, we got this!! I am soo excited for this painting. And when it’s done, I’m excited to show it
Rocking the Aspen Trail
Oct 21, 2022, Fri — Wow, we are rocking the aspen trail. Something is happening to me for sure. I seem to be painting differently.
Day Four on the Trail
Oct 20, 2022, Thurs — Day four on the trail. We’re talking about Aspen Trail, of course, the painting du jour. I’m loving it so
Day Three on the Trail
Oct 19, 2022, Wed — Day three on the trail, as in Aspen Trail. Looking good! I had the interesting experience in my ultra focus
Aspen Trail Painting Day Two
Oct 18, 2022, Tues — I’m so happy! It is Aspen Trail painting day two, and I can already tell this painting is putting me
First Paint Aspen Trail
Oct 17, 2022, Mon — First Paint Aspen Trail. Yep, away we go. And I’m no longer on a deadline with finishing it as my
Castle Creek Petite Painting
Oct 16, 2022, Sun — Taking my time today, moving Sunday slow. But I finished the Castle Creek petite painting today which is a nice
Hike First, Paint After
Oct 15, 2022, Sat — Hike first, paint after. That’s how it went today. My new friend AC picked me up at 9AM and, along
Ahh, let’s see
Oct 14, 2022, Fri — Ahh, let’s see what to write about. I did spend the day in the studio and a friend gave me
Sac and Back
Oct 13, 2022, Thurs — Sac and Back. In a day. The miracle of the automobile and the four- lane highway. It’s so weird to
Fairy Tale Loaded for Transport
Oct 12, 2022, Wed — Meaning no more work on this painting! Fairy tale loaded for transport to Sacramento Giclee tomorrow morning bright and early.
Life is a Fairy Tale
Oct 11. 2022, Tues — I think my life is a fairy tale at this point. Like I’m locked in the castle and only can
Fairy Tale Painting
Oct 10, 2022, Mon — I went to the studio to start a new composition today and ended up on the Fairy Tale Painting again.
Enchanted Saint Helena
Oct 9, 2022, Sun — Perfect for Sunday, let’s learn all about enchanted Saint Helena. Born in 248, died in 328, she married Roman Emperor
Saint Helena Insurmountable?
Oct 8, 2022, Sat — Saint Helena Insurmountable? It’s a little play on words for how inscrutable and moody is this mount. I came into
Orland Art Center Reception
Oct 7, 2022, Fri — I’ll just start my blog with tired, whipped, and exhausted. Ok, covered that! Onward. Tonight was the Orland Art Center
Day NINE Mount St. Helena
Oct 6, 2022, Thurs — Welp, here we are at Day Nine Mount St. Helena. I took the new blue concept farther and I think
Day Eight Mount St. Helena
Oct 5, 2022, Wed — Well it’s now Moody Wednesday and Day Eight Mount St. Helena. I didn’t like it when I came in this
Day Seven Mount St. Helena
Oct 4, 2022, Tues — Well, it’s Moody Tuesday and also Day Seven Mount St. Helena. I’m pretty much finished with it other than a
Day Six Mount St. Helena
Oct 3, 2022, Mon — OMG, it’s looking good! This is Day Six Mount St. Helena. Reporting from the front. And George, I would say,
Day Five Mount St. Helena
Oct 2, 2022, Sun — What a day five Mount St. Helena! I was supercharged today. I wish I could figure out how to bottle
Sneak Preview from MADS
Oct 1, 2022, Sat — Can’t believe it’s October already. Please enjoy this sneak preview from MADS digital show in Milan and Barcelona! Today was
Billboard Contest Free Gift
Sep 30, 2022, Fri — Since I have to write up the billboard contest free gift message, I will do it as my blog post.
Day Two Mount St. Helena
Sep 29, 2022, Thur — Yep. What the title says: Day two Mount St. Helena painting. I feel a bit like I forgot how to
First Paint Mount St. Helena
Sep 28, 2022, Wed — A wonderful, fruitful, fretful first paint on Mount St. Helena. I never know how to begin, so I just begin!
Back in the Studio
Sep 2, 2022, Tues — At long last! I am back in the studio. I’m almost done composing the new Napa Valley painting. It will
Orland Art Show Delivery
Sep 26, 2022, Mon — Today was the Orland art show delivery. My gosh, I had a moment loading the Prius wondering if it would
Last day of art class
Sep 25, 2022, Sun — Class is finished. Finally I can get back to work! Just kidding. Today was day two, the last day of
My first art class
Sep 24, 2022, Sat — I had to wait for the right teacher. Then I found her! And just had my first art class today.
A Day of Rest and Fish
Sep 23, 2022, Fri — A day of rest and fish. Not exactly what you might be thinking. There’s no ing there, for one. And
What Even?
Sep 22, 2022, Thurs — What even? How did I used to do this blog every day? I can’t fathom what I would think of
Reentry is a Bitch
Sep 20, 2022, Tues — Reentry is a bitch. No two ways about it. Every minute of my day I was doing something useful or
The Miracle of Coffee
Sep 19, 2022, Mon — Darn, I missed two whole days of blogging with the snafu around leaving Colorado. But the miracle of coffee has
Climb to Hanging Lake
Sep 16, 2022, Fri — Last couple days in Colorado! So I escaped my computer for the day and made the climb to Hanging Lake.
We Won The Billboard Contest
Sep 15, 2022, Thurs — Well, as I thought might happen, and as I feared surely would not, we won the billboard contest. We ACTUALLY
My Paintings are Love Letters
Sep 14, 2022, Wed — “My paintings are love letters to our very alive and deeply intelligent planet.” This is my work encapsulated in one
Blog Demerits!
Sep 13, 2022, Tues — Wow, how did I miss two days of blogging? Blog demerits for me! But here I am back again, never
Castle Creek Rock Hopping
Sep 10, 2022, Sat — Today we took an excursion near the base of the Montezuma Mtns that I am calling Castle Creek rock hopping.
Jewel Street Bio
Sep 9, 2022, Fri — For today’s blog, I’m going to share some of the biographic material I prepared for the Jewel Street bio questions
MADS Art Gallery
Sep 8, 2022, Thurs — A curator for MADS Art Gallery of Italy reached out yesterday hoping to add me to their show running late
Not A False Alarm
Sep 7, 2022, Wed — Not a false alarm this time, folks. You know those annoying smoke and carbon monoxide alarms? Well, my niece went
Greetings Cards After All
Sep 6, 2022, Tues — Well, looks like I will offer greeting cards after all! As I am updating and adding to my Fine Art
I Thought I Could Blog
Sep 5, 2022, Mon — I thought I could blog, but maybe not. I’m utterly exhausted. Is it from the altitude at Lennon’s? I think
Colorado Bound
Or: Why I am not a Writer Sept 3, 2022, Sat — Two full hours left before I am Colorado bound. Let’s time my blog
Should be Sleeping
Sept 2, 2022, Fri — Or packing at least. But really, I should be sleeping. Life makes me downright tired some days. Of course it
Long Ass Day
Sept 1, 2022, Thurs — Long ass day. Did I already say that? Oh, yes, that’s the title! And yep, that’d be referring to my
Parsnip Accomplished
Aug 31, 2022, Wed — I did it!! I finished the painting. Parsnip Accomplished! I may lighten up the lower zone of the sky when
Saatchi Art Featured Me
Aug 30, 2022, Tues — Beautiful day! While I’m swooning over my favorite wild parsnip, Saatchi Art featured me on Instagram! Wow. It was a
O Wild Parsnip
Aug 29, 2022, Mon — Cannot describe the inner certitude of doing art for my living. O wild parsnip, being in the studio and creating
Wild Wild Parsnip
Aug 28, 2022, Sun — Why is it, I keep painting invasive flowers? The latest is wild parsnip, or wild wild parsnip, in a nod
Show Down
Aug 27, 2022, Sat — Got the show down from North Valley Art League this afternoon. What a sweaty mess that was. But, lucky for