I’m always on the lookout for an excuse to buy art supplies. There’s something so exciting about testing a new set of markers, opening up a fresh sketchbook, or trying out a new paint color. A world of possibilities awaits! I think it all goes back to those childhood days when nothing made me happier […]
Category: Watercolor
Tropical Muffins with Coconut-Macadamia Topping
These muffins define the word scrumptious! They’re so moist and delicious, with a flavor that’s a combination of banana-nut bread and a yummy piña colada! I clipped the recipe from a Cooking Light magazine a few months ago and have been wanting to try it ever since. This morning I had some bananas that were […]
A Funny Thing Happened While I Was Out Sketching
It was a gorgeous Sunday afternoon in early March when I set off down the road from our house to do a little sketching. I wanted to add a page or two to my Greene County sketchbook and thought I’d meander along the back roads until I found just the right spot. I didn’t have […]
My Homemade Sketch Kit for Painting On the Go
On my way to the grocery store this afternoon, I decided to dawdle a bit and stop to sketch this hot pink house that I pass every time I go to town. Watercolor, pen & ink, 3-1/2″ x 5″ I did a light pencil sketch first, just to make sure I had the proportions right, […]
A Case of Mistaken Identity
It was a startlingly bright afternoon last November, when I gave in to my longing to leave my work and head outdoors to do a little sketching. After several cold, drizzly days, the warm afternoon and deep blue sky were calling me. I grabbed the backpack that I keep stocked with sketching supplies, hopped in […]
Super Simple, Terrifically Tasty Fish Tacos + Mango Salsa
Watercolor, pen & ink, 9″ x 12″ I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t love this recipe. The secret to its savory goodness is the spicy-sweet rub that is sprinkled on the fish fillets as they cook. It gives them a smoky flavor with a hint of heat and a touch of spice. Contrast […]
Listening to That Little Voice
My last few posts were all about the sketches I did when my husband and I took a short trip to Pensacola Beach, Florida. Well, after I wrote that last post, I took one final look at my Pensacola sketchbook, closed it, and put it on a shelf with all the others. But something kept […]
Sunshine Getaway, Days 3-4
Wrapping up our trip to Pensacola … Here’s the sketch I mentioned yesterday, drawn when we had lunch at a restaurant overlooking the harbor. Watercolor, pen & ink, 6″ x 9″ It was the most delicious meal I had on the trip. Simply delectable! Detail The next morning we went exploring and drove east on […]
Sunshine Getaway, Day 2
Our visit to Pensacola, Florida, continued… Since my husband, Fred, is a pilot, we had to keep our priorities straight and visit the National Museum of Naval Aviation at Pensacola Naval Air Station our first morning in town. Usually I get bored with airplanes after about fifteen minutes, but this musem was really great. They […]
Sunshine Getaway, Day 1
I can’t complain about the winter we’ve had so far this year, but still, I’m not one to pass up a chance to head south for some warm weather and fun in the sun. Fred and I wanted to get away for a few days to celebrate our 35th anniversary and found a good deal […]
