Reflections of an Artist

Half Dome in Yosemite

      There is still snow on the summit of Half Dome at Yosemite Park but the valley floor was warm as I painted this iconic image. The shadow across the face added to the drama. As I painted, three deer wondered by nibbling on the green grass as dozens of visitor stopped to take in the scene.

      The spring runoff of snow has engorged the rivers with water.... To read the entire article click on Painting Half Dome in Yosemite.

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Rafa Wins French Open

Rafael Nadal Wins French Open

      A friend once compared watching tennis to the thrill of watching paint dry, without the exciting finish. At the time I agreed but when I met my husband, a tennis lover, I soon realized that I would have to find a way to tolerate the game. Enter Rafael Nadal. To read this entire article click on Rafael Nadal Wins French Open.

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Millard Sheets Hidden Murals

       You may have seen my post on Millard Sheets, Millard Sheets Mural Nearly Lost. I have noticed a flurry of articles following that blog and wanted to share the latest by the Los Angeles Times.

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Caravaggio: Drama with Light

"Ribera; Vermeer; Georges de La Tour and Rembrandt could never have existed without him; And Delacroix; Courbet and Manet would have been utterly different"
Roberto Longhi.

The artist Caravaggio had a profound influence on.....to read the entire article click on Caravaggio Adds Dramatic Lighting to the Figure.

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Michelangelo: Master of the Figure

It may be my imagination but I have recently noticed an increase in figurative paintings in exhibitions and in the top awards of many competitions. Perhaps coincidence or just maybe it is a trend. My gut tells me it is....to read this entire article click on Michelangelo and the Figure.

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