ink and gouache in my handmade obviously recycled sketchbook.  It’s hard to decide if I like painting or drawing better, rather, it’s a no contest….that is i LOVE BOTH! I’ll be making a video of this sketchbook as soon as it’s full, getting...

ink, gouache Well, this one got messy as I was playing around with my messy ink, but instead of giving up on it, I realized that hmmmm, these folks were rock n...

ink, gouache Another silly made up face and made up name.  Will the real Lo Barlas please stand...

ink, gouache I think Cecily Box needed a partner….so here he is. :...

ink, gouache I actually sketched these back in October, just haven’t had time to upload them. Since I love naming my paintings, this one is a made up name Cecily Box.  Would be really funny, freaky funny, if there were a person named Cecily Box and she looked kind of like this,...

I’ve been practicing little 5-10 minute quick sketch portraits….so that’s what you’ll see the next few days. I might be using this little sketch as my new avatar….I like it.  Is it a self-portrait?  Maybe….although I’m definitely older!  LOL> I...

May you and your loved ones enjoy a peaceful cozy and warm, good eats day. Thank you for following my blog throughout the year and sending so many encouraging comments. I am THANKFUL and GRATEFUL for you! Blessings, Joanie   PS – My attempt at a Zentangle inspiration – I call...

A sketch from my sketchbook…I really like how this turned...

More sketchbook doodles, using  my lamy safari pen, gouache in Handbook Journal. I just love the 5″ square books.  Perfect for throwing in one’s purse, but not too small. NCIS Abby……as inspiration point – pig...

All blessings to my beloved Boomer (1994? – 2010) , a British Shorthair,  who went to Kitty Heaven a week ago.  I miss him sooo much!  So to honor all the many years we had together and how dear he was to me, I am preparing a 30″ x 30″ wood panel to paint.  Here’s a...

3″ x 4″ on watercolor paper, ink and watercolor Attended a Centering Prayer retreat last weekend, and at one point we were asked to take a nature walk and come back with something that represented Wholeness to us… Though i was looking for a fresh green leaf, none offered...

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