Speaking for this artist, I always have someone, something challenging me. For the last 5 years I have been chasing the “light”. A good friend and mentor of mine, Sue Bown suggested that I study under Kim English. If you are not familiar with his work, I suggest that you google him. He is an […]

    I have spent many summers up here in Centerville as a temporary resident, but now I really live here. I have been here since October. I can’t believe that it is already the middle of July. There are so many reasons that I am happy here. Some of the reasons are simple and […]

I am of the mind that if anyone looks at a beautiful scene and thinks quietly to themselves that they would like to paint the wonder before them, they should act on their thoughts. Creating art is good for the brain, it is like learning a new language. It grows the brain.  But even more […]

This is the group that I worked with for the first Icon workshop. This is certainly something very different for me. Rev Joy, the pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Centerville approached me about 9 months ago and asked if I knew anything about teaching how to paint Icons. Well having been raised […]

I just finished this painting. Since I have the Studio set up I have done several paintings. It is a wonderful space. It is hard to believe that it is finally here for me. It is a good thing that I have it set up, I have 6 commissions!!!! to get done. Let me tell […]

Even though this photo is a bit dreary at first glance, it is a huge bright spot to me. Tyler Studio in the Woods is about 7-10 days away from move in! The workers are busy on the inside. They have insulated, painted, & added tract lighting to the studio. The HVAC system was completed […]

Tyler Studio at Cuvee in Centerville is being built as I write this missive. I am so excited to bring this dream into reality. As the builders are busy working on the Studio, I am working on my art in the small, very small studio in the main house. When all is said and done, […]

I hope all of you are enjoying this season of love. Historically, I have felt overcome with the pressures of getting presents bought and wrapped for all on my list. Add to that the other pressures that I allowed to consume me. I had such a hard time savoring the season for what it was […]

I am now officially living in Centerville. I have been here since the 25th of October.  Dealing with unpacking and organizing all this “Stuff” is the focus of my days for now. I met with the contractor Friday and he should be starting on the Studio very soon. I expect it to be done by […]

By the time this newsletter goes out, I will have hosted the last Artwork for Galveston- Tyler Studio. I predict that I will be  tired (they always tire me out), and a bit sad. Galveston is a wonderful place to be an artist- so much to paint!  I have really enjoyed seeing you and the […]

I love this old red truck.  I have painted it at least a half of dozen times. So when I decided that I wanted to learn how to paint with acrylic, what better subject matter to practice on. I am still a devotee of oil painting. The depth and luminosity of an oil can’t be […]

If you are drawn to  an oil painting because of the dazzling color and brilliance, then you should consider what techniques the artist used to achieve this effect. There are several ways the artist can create brilliant color in their works. One of course is using the “complimentary color sequencing“, e.g. if you put an […]