Recent content by Lia

I just read your forest fire story because I identify so much. I'm south of you in Happy Camp, California, about 20 miles from the Oregon border. Two years ago in September we had a forest fire fueled by wind. A tree fell and hit an electric pole early in the morning of September 8, 2020. The...

Inspiring!

Fields, hills, and mountains ............. in Idaho. Next: more of the same - fields, hills, and/or mountains!

What I drink when I read..... Next - something hot, or potentially hot

Great website - I like what you did there, and the art is wonderful.

Dune was not for me either. I did read the first book, but wasn't enthusiastic enough to read any others. I expected more, and it was a let-down. It would be fun to do a series of paintings based on that imaginary world. He wrote it while living on the Oregon coast, as I recall... there are lots...

Love it. And I love Half Moon Bay. I haven't used pastels in many years. If I ever get a house again, maybe. But this is outdoors, and I can do art outdoors. Beautiful pathways, indicating a choice to be made. I like the colors you chose. Even though it looks different to you after applying...

My first impression was "Walden Pond on a winter day." A place to build a cabin and contemplate life. I like how you captured the gloom... I used to look out my window on days like this and the thought that came to mind was "murky dismal" but the way you painted the water is absolutely...

Thanks everyone, for a warm welcome. I am liking this forum....... the people and the art and the options!

Well, here you go. Next: sunshine

Make multiple sketches in a sketchbook. Keep doing this until you find something that resonates with your intention. It is a form of brainstorming. Only you can go on this journey. The sketches will open up the path you're taking toward the project you need to create.

Right - a skirt with that painting on it would be awesome...........

How about two trees? Next: Kitchen implement

I like your style, and love the colors you use.

Is an eagle an animal or just a bird? Next - something that grows