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Cattail Tile
Two of Reeds
Another of my psuedo-tarot cards. This was intended to be a nice calm turquoise but I messed up the initial wash so I decided to go full on tie-die. About 5.5 inches by 7.5 inches. Winsor and Newton HP Professional watercolor paper.
Cattails Painting
I haven’t been happy with most of my watercolor efforts this last week. Partly because I was deliberately keeping them simple while trying out some new techniques and colors. Anyhow this one I am happy with. It’s a continuation of my cattail obsession. for me this is a very loose style, something I’m working on.… Continue reading Cattails Painting
Harold Thurman Whitman Quote
“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs – ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”- Harold Thurman Whitman
Solar Wheel
Just a quick sketch playing with colors and trying for “looseness”. Overall I like it but I’m always nervous about intense colors. I’m never sure how they will be seen by others. But then I remind myself of all the hideous color schemes I’ve seen in art museums. About three inches in diameter on Winsor… Continue reading Solar Wheel
New Cattail Painting/Design
I’m going to call this done. This is an old design that I wanted to redo in Daniel Smith watercolors and on Winsor and Newton professional paper. . #illustration #art #instadraw #drawing #symbolism #art #instaart #draw #instaartist #creativity #beautiful #artistsofinstagram #creativelife #dreamlike #surreal #beauty #dream #daydreaming #instadraw #plant #cattail #watercolor #artnouveau #artdeco
Rolling Hills
Lots of mistakes on this one, but overall I’m happy with it.Title: “Rolling Hills”Fluid 100 HP PaperAlbrecht Durer watercolor pencilsDaniel Smith Watercolor sticksCarbon PencilMechanical Pencil
Northerners like to think the South is racist but….
Wisconsin has the highest percentage of African-American people in jail. The Harsh Truth About Progressive Cities
Hear That Long Snake Moan
I first read Michael Ventura’s essay, “Hear That Long Snake Moan” over twenty years ago. I just had occasion to reread it. It’s good when something from that long ago still has the power to move me.
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