Artsy Inspiration Wrought from Everyday Life

It's been nearly a week since I've gotten a day in the studio, so taking this morning to post to my blog (computer's working and we have some internet left:) feels like a betrayal of good studio time, but I've found this internet "stuff" to be vital to my survival as an artist.  My husband used to hate that I was on Facebook till he realized how much of my income comes from Facebook sales.  Social media is a necessary part of marketing as an artist these days.  I look back to 20 or even ten years ago and wonder at [...]

Ok, I've dumped enough files from the old harddrive to enable me enough space for a few new photos.    #77 15x20-ish oil on panel Sold A remake of one of my favorite dailies, which went to an ever-growing collection in Billings, I wasn't as pleased with this one.  This happens a lot- I try to recreate a quick study as a larger painting, but it often lacks the spontaneity of the smaller one.  However, the daily paintings are teaching me to be more spontaneous and instinct-driven with every painting.   #78 8x10 oil on panel  Sold I "drew" a mare and colt photo out of the box for this [...]

...I really think the years of working two jobs and longing to be in the studio made me value any spare moment and use it to its utmost. [...]

I love the color, the spontaneity, the feel of the thick slabs of paint. It pays to keep plugging away, because every now and then you hit pay dirt. [...]

I feel close to the Lord when I'm painting, as I know that's where any "talent" I may have comes from. Tapping into my creativity joins me, in a way, to His creative force, and painting what He created- this beautiful place I live- is like a celebration. [...]