Monthly Archives: July 2012

Trying to catch up with my second botanical drawing course, after the fact–twigs! Amazing variety. Look, observe, respect, admire.

I just started teaching a course in art history–1750 (Neoclassicism) to the present. I’ve taught genres within art history–women’s art, environmental/ecoart–but never a survey. It’s a challenge, but I am really enjoying it. I’ve been reclaiming my artistic roots (drawing, … Continue reading →

In June, I spent a week in Chincoteague, Virginia with daily visits to  Asseteague National Wildlife Refuge. Rather than my usual approach to travel watercolors, in which I attempt some precision and realism, I went for more impressionistic and gestural. … Continue reading →

I had the background for this third Marking Time collage done for some time, but the half circle was not coming together. I tried a few things that did not work. Then I tried photocopying some leaves along with the … Continue reading →