Category Archives: Be It Resolved

Groovy Links of the Month: Tips on achieving your goals from Heidi Grant Halvorson

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Admin

Heidi Grant Halvorson’s essay on achieving your goals is the inspirational Groovy Link of the Month. Continue reading →

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Sketching in the park

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Admin

Yesterday, my friend Sharon (Artl8dy of E-14 Studio) and I went sketching at the West 11th Street Park in Houston. The weather was absolutely glorious, sunny but cold. After walking around the park, we chose a comfortable log and began … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions for Artists

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Admin

Once again, the coming of the new year inspires us all to examine our life choices and to seek self-improvement. And once again, after writing up a list of worthy goals, I am stymied and overwhelmed at all the details … Continue reading →

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Thinking ahead: New Year’s resolutions?

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Admin

Val Webb, of The Illustrated Garden, has written in a recent post that she intends to get out to a local nature spot at least once a month during 2011 to paint and sketch. That sounds like a simply wonderful … Continue reading →

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Botanical illustration: Finding courage to take the next step

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Admin

Sometimes it becomes difficult to take the next step in a painting. This is especially true in watercolor, where a simple mistake can destroy days of hard work. Continue reading →

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