11 Items in My Portfolio Life

“Portfolio life” is a term I found in Jeff Goins’ The Art of Work. Collage of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in 4 Seasons, pencil and colored pencil, private collection Portfolio life doesn’t mean being a jack of all trades, or being the master of one, or being ADHD. It means your work life is full […]

My Amazing Friends

A year or two ago, I ran a series of blog posts called “My Amazing Friends”. It was about friends who are remarkably creative and energetic. (That’s why I remarked on them.) There is Bob, Nikki and Barbara. I have a new friend, Ron, who owns Visalia Granite and Marble Works. He wanted to be an […]

My Amazing Friends, Chapter Four

Tomorrow is the Three Rivers Hidden Gardens Tour. I think you can still get tickets here. My favorite spot on the tour is my amazing friend Barbara’s lavender garden. (Your favorite might be Anjelica Huston’s place, which I’ve only seen from the road or in Architectural Digest a few years ago.) Barbara and I have […]

Whatcha Working on Now, California Artist?

So glad you asked that question! Here is a peek into the current status of Put My Parents In The Painting. (I’m twitching slightly from the effort and the stress, but it’s nothing a few rows of knitting can’t cure.) Mother’s face barely shows on the photo. I tried to see some particulars under a […]

So Proud of my Drawing Students

For 30 years, I have been helping people learn to draw. The classes are small: 4-8 people together for an hour per week, each one working on his own work at his own pace. It has become the highlight of my art business, a chance to connect with fabulous people, sharing tips and encouragement with […]