Spanish Moss
Nothing is quite as indicative of the US Southern landscape as the sight of Spanish moss draped trees, especially the majestic live oaks. Even a relatively young tree can take…
A Barn Surprise
(In response to Writing Task 652, a fictional story based on an old barn photograph I took while on a road trip in the country) As I walked this property…
Mirror mirror on the wall
In October 1967 I received a rather forceful invitation from the president of the United States suggesting I report to a U.S Army induction center . Apparently he was concerned…
How to Start… Anything
Imagine this. You have the idea for a book. You write the book. You become a world famous author. The germ of an idea of a new painting hits you.…
The Pillow Fight
I only had a few pillow fights in my youth and they never ended up well. The pillow fights were only with my sisters. I was the oldest sister and…
The Ring Sisters
Task 603 – The Ring Sisters Sisters have a way with each other. Either they are friends or in a bitter feud. Well, usually it is the feud when they…
Thoughts on an old home
The lamp shade was stained and brittle from hot bulbs and age. Wallpaper faded and stained, evidenced by bright squares, ghost of past hangings. The ornate oak moldings though dusty,…
The Empty Pitcher Poem
Task 601 Poem for the Empty Pitcher The empty pitcher was on the table Made of glass it was now clear That it once held water is not a fable…
A Trip To Remember
I am not a camping freak like he is but in the spirit of doing things together I agreed to go when he burst out with “Let’s go camping!”. We…
June, My Elephant In The Room
June is a strange month for me. It’s my time for reflection which most people do at the New Year, or birthdays, (especially as we get older). For me it’s…
Be Quiet – A True Story
Are you sure you want to do this?” I asked a bit hesitantly. She said “Be Quiet! You will wake my mother.” I slowly pulled on my dark hooded sweatshirt…
Bad Customers?
A thread on a popular art site recently reminded me of my first ever commission work. A pen and ink portrait.. I was young and loved pen and ink drawing.…
Quick Phone Camera Comparison Pixels, OnePlus or Xiaomi
I’ve been using the #pixels3xl for a few days now. I’m highly impressed so far. If you want a high-end phone then I strongly suggest this is a contender. I…
Marketing Art on Facebook
Facebook has taken a bit of a bashing lately but I have always found it the best social media for marketing art. I use a Fan Page and like that…
One evening
It was a hot steamy night in South beach. I was sitting in a dark corner of the club, watching the door, trying to lose myself in a steady stream…
