Reminicing about the good old Blogspot days and sharing how life online is going to look without Instagram, Facebook or Etsy in my life…

Facing the self when painting a self-portrait after many years. The literal ups and downs and now moving forward with lessons learned.

A few thoughts about how these paintings on paper came to be, with a nod to Gwen John.

Rediscovering old paintings that echo a theme I am exploring again today, but which belong to a more innocent time of 2018 and 2019.

Understanding a little more about what keeps me painting.

Some thoughts on why paintings of flowers can be as impactful as painting the figure - and finally understanding the important role of the title of a painting!

Using my sketchbook to free up my painting.

Understanding when to step out of your own way in the process of painting.

Saying a fond farewell to 2025 and looking forward to a more creatively productive 2026.

Discovering a new subject and process at the end of 2025 and getting serious about painting- after almost 40 years of producing paintings.