There are so many differing opinions about signing your artwork. Some say always sign on the front of your painting, some say never sign, or sign on the back. Georgia O’Keefe never signed hers on the front, although many times she wrote on the back of her works. Some artists use their first name. Van […]
Why Acrylics?
Why acrylics? There are so many reasons. First, acrylics offer the bold colors I’m looking for. Also, they can mimic the thickness of oils or, when mixed with water, the thin watery look of watercolors. They are versatile, in other words. Acrylics dry quickly — and perhaps best of all, they clean up with water! […]
The Merry Band of Conversationalists
I’ve been host and facilitator of a conversation “salon” of sorts for nearly 20 years now. We’re not really the “intellectual gatherings” of past eras, but more a friendly group of interesting people who want to listen and share ideas. It’s relaxing and fun, and it has truly been one of the joys of my […]