Writing Season One

If you sell, are you an Artist?

Illustration by author. *I first wrote about this is January of 2011, and I think the question remains relevant. What do you think? From time-to-time I've heard conversations among artists as to how they see their work. Whether it's unique to the art industry or not, an artist sees his own work through emotional eyes. They see each work as precious. Something that you have created - whether through the medium of paint, or sculpted in clay or carved from stone, glued together bits of paper or welded in steel - seems to be an extension of who you are.... Read more →

Friday Walk Through the Farm

One of the pleasurable things about early summer mornings is walking through the garden. And, in my case, taking a walk through the farm. Read more →

Love My Boy George and He's not even Human

This is our George - curious as always. He's a bird...but not a bird brain! Amazon Double Yellow-Headed Parrots are intelligent, funny and loving members of the family. And ours just recently turned 10 years old. We got him when he was only six months old. We know his age, name and that he's male 'cause the little guy came with documents. Pets are as much members of a family as the humans...I've always believed this. Growing up my family had dogs...loved our German Shepherd named Baron. His delightful peculiarity was that he would rescue babies: baby birds, kittens, even... Read more →

Okra, okra and more okra

Last summer, a ladybug caught resting on the bud of an okra flower. Photo by author. Right now there is a row of tiny okra seedlings gleefully breaking through the soil to embrace the sun. What they don't know is that the temp is supposed to top 90 today! But I gave them some extra water this morning. Gave extra water to two watermelon seedlings [two so far that is] and the pole beans. This weekend I'll be planting more veggies. The senior software engineering guy has requested zucchini so that'll go in, too. Actually found some great recipes using... Read more →

Simply Speaking it is a Good Day

The sun is shining today and the weather is warming up. I'm so glad! Welcome to an updated micro blog, renamed: Writing Season One. Read more →

Art appreciation: How do you know when an art piece 'works?'

Have you ever been to an art show or gallery and seen works that entrance you? Have you looked at other works that leave you scratching your head and wondering why they were included because, to your mind, any 5-year old could do that? Why do you suppose this is? Read more →

What Artists Hope for in 2013

I got the idea of asking artists what their hopes are for this new year of 2013 and got some fascinating answers. Read more →

The Art of a Great Illustrator-Norman Rockwell

Yesterday I went to the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento (CA) to see an exhibition of the work of Norman Rockwell. Wow. Read more →

What will this new year bring?

Whew! Am finally back at my desk in the studio and contemplating all the work that needs doing this year. Read more →

Challenges of the New Year-some thoughts

My last blog post for 2012 - I'll be off the grid as they say now until after January 5th for a vacation and to enjoy the holidays. I'm wishing you all a very wonderful, safe, fun New Year celebration! Read more →