How I Got This Grin on My Face (and Why It’s Not Going Away)
It’s confirmed. I’m not, by any stretch, a natural at being “in the moment”. I mean, focus? What’s focus? I have no time for focus. I’m too busy thinking about... Read More
The Sanguine Muse
Not only do we love to create visuals to convey ideas, we occasionally even use words.
The Sanguine Muse is where we talk with you about the art process, discovering passion and motivation, creativity and, in general, the art of being human.
The Thrill of the Hunt
For her birthday last weekend, I took my daughter to our local barn sale. It's the kind of mad shopping event that happens only once a month, presumably because it... Read More
Framing: Amplify Your Artwork's Voice
You've found the perfect art print that steals your heart. It’s unframed so it’s a steal compared to a framed piece. But then reality hits ...
Hat Hair & Your Creative Style
We don’t have to practice creativity only when crafting or drawing or writing a novel. We can also do it as a matter of style – in public!
Styling as High as a Gardener's Eye!
Several years ago I was invited to an art opening at the home of an artist friend who reminded me that displaying art is a little like gardening.
Tell Your Life Stories
with Fine Art You Love
Suppose there was a weekend not too long back where the two of you took a break from the cold and stayed at a quaint bayside inn near Newport Beach.... Read More
From Beast to Beauty! Discover Your Own Creative Eye
My husband knows how to save stuff. Plenty of stuff. Usually related to old cars and trucks or other (often broken) mechanical things or ...
Art Styling ... with a Cherry on Top!
Let’s say you just bought a new piece of artwork. Maybe it looks a little like the one up there. And you’re ready to hang it in your space, whether... Read More
The Emotion of Color
Early on in my fine art career I had a personal experience that taught me to pay attention to the ways color emotionally affects the viewer.