Dear Friends, I began studying watercolor with Alexis Lavine, in Greensboro, North Carolina, during lockdown this year. Every year Alexis hosts a beautiful show of student work, plus her own paintings, throughout her studio and home. Obviously, that would not be a safe or feasible thing in 2020. So – we have decided to take …
Looking for Creativity?
Oh I HOPE you are healthy and hanging in there! We haven’t painted together in months, and that’s far too long. If you’re like me, I’m energized by making art and sluggish when I’m not. Besides that, it’s a boost to create together, feeling that liveliness that fuels us. I can help you jumpstart your …
Watercolor Lilies Demo
Join me as I lead you through the process of painting these vibrant Oriental Lilies. The reference photo we’re using today is my own from years ago when we were living back east. Reference Photo Sketching the Lily Let’s start with a sketch of these big shapes. Either you can sketch the positive flower shapes …
Creating & Connecting
I believe everybody is creative! They may not realize it because they haven’t had a chance to nurture their creativity. Often there is talent brewing inside someone, and they just need a chance to tap into it. That description used to apply to me until I tapped into my curiosities about watercolor painting and calligraphy. …
Back to School!
Summer has been full of wide open spaces on the calendar, with less routine and more freedoms. It was joyful to be spontaneous when the weather was pleasant to sketch with a friend at Hudson Gardens and Chatfield Farms. Then in July I joined friends in Crested Butte to hike, picnic, and witness the miles …
Explore your creative side
“A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage.” ~ Sydney Smith Talent is within each one of us in one form or another. Whether we allow it to bloom or whither away is up to us. An artist may not have enough courage to grow their creativity …