Would you like to sit for a portrait? Does that question make you excited or cringe? In the days before photography, portrait painting was the only option for a lasting memory of a person. Normally limited to those with fairly Read more…
A pallet knife may not have been what came to mind when I said “take the plunge”, but hear me out. It’s a wonderful time to be alive! There is so much art out there, so much creativity in so many ways. Read more…
When was the last time you were surprised by beauty? “What is this life if, full of care,/We have no time to stand and stare.” wrote the English poet, William Henry Davis. Indeed, most of us would say that we are Read more…
My blog of June 21st encouraged all our readers to create in the best way you felt led, whether it’s decorating cakes, doing crafts, painting or writing. The last photo in the blog was the start of a rose I Read more…
We all need beauty in our lives. Sometimes, when we feel the darkness closing in, the weight of the world is on our shoulders, and things look bleak – what we need is the courage to immerse ourselves in beauty. Read more…
Several months ago Carmela from Habitat for Humanity of Hernando County called and said they would be building a new home for a big and happy family with seven children! Well, I thought to myself, what do I paint that Read more…
Art buying can be intimidating. And no, there isn’t (yet) an official “Art Buying for Dummies” book. We often stay away from buying art for a number of reasons – I don’t have enough money to buy art. Why would Read more…
You are a blessing to me, dear Readers! I am so glad to be back and even more excited to share how a painting can bring joy into people’s lives. Enjoy my friend Debbie’s thoughts on my painting “Fishing Around” Read more…
Here’s a little mini-blog about our return. As many of you know, we took a couple months off from blogging, art, the website, and a good a many other things. Laura’s beloved husband, Ken, passed away suddenly on Jun 28, Read more…
The following is a talk Laura gave at Ken’s memorial service on July 28, 2018. We so appreciate all your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Laura is grieving still, but slowly resuming her painting. We anticipate having the Read more…
