It was a cooler day on the Gulf Coast - a perfect day for reading and painting.   Today, more inspiration from Degas.   Blue Ball...

A few months ago I found this book on the shelves at Barnes and Noble.  It's filled with exercises designed to get you thinking about ...

 Both views have beauty, but a change of view can also be exhilarating! From yards and sidewalks covered with snow,  to a beautiful...

What a fun way to cap off what was already a fantastic day.  Two of my favorite Cezanne-like paintings sold today and will soon be on thei...

It's kind of comical to hear the weather forecasters warn of being prepared before braving the elements today.   Yes, it's a littl...

Supplies are gathered.  No paintbrushes.  No pens.  Today is a day for a wren! A favorite textile artist, Abby Glassenberg, has ...

We're almost halfway through January and this is my first post of 2015!  I think I got pretty burned out from the pre-Christmas painti...

Farewell to 2014. It was a wonderful year and I learned so much! Now we're balancing on the last petal of 2014 and in just a fe...

There are four new paintings and prints looking quite at home  among the beautiful home furnishings and clothing at The Village Boutiq...

Today is  NATIONAL FREE SHIPPING DAY! This is an annual, one-day event held in mid-December, designed to make your last minute Christm...

Christmas is right around the corner! I'm especially busy these next few days working on commissions for Christmas gift giving.  If ...

Tomorrow, my husband and I are spending the day in Chicago!  That means seeing all the window displays, the street musicians, lunch in the...

I have some exciting news to share! My paintings can now be found in this beautiful boutique in downtown Wauwatosa! The V I L...