
Mepkin Abbey is a Trappist Monestary located in Moncks Corner, SC. It is STUNNINGLY beautiful. When you walk around the grounds it’s like going back in time. Continue reading “Another Photo From the Archives: Mepkin Abbey in Moncks Corner, SC!”

Mepkin Abbey is a Trappist Monestary located in Moncks Corner, SC. It is STUNNINGLY beautiful. When you walk around the grounds it’s like going back in time. Continue reading “Another Photo From the Archives: Mepkin Abbey in Moncks Corner, SC!”

I have so many images on my computer – it’s getting a little mind boggling. Last year I spent a good week going through images and deleting. But I love so many of them and keep them – time to “spring clean” again! Continue reading “A Photo From the Archives | Rockport, ME”
Afternoon Boat Wash by Albert Kline 12×16″ WatercolorAlbert (Al) Kline. His paintings contain a bit of magic. I think “Afternoon Boat Wash” is a fabulous painting. I love the movement (the water from the hose is amazing!), the bits of color, the gorgeous water and the stunning, but subtle, background. Continue reading “Featured Artist: Albert Kline!”

Well, it’s Thursday, and you know what that means? A featured house plan! And, I have to say, it’s a beauty!! Continue reading “The New Park View House Plan (SL1826) by Our Town Plans!”
White Rhapsody by Zufar Bikbov 12×9″ OilZufar Bikbov. A wildly talented artist. Perusing his website trying to make a decision on which painting to feature wasn’t easy. This one grabbed me right off, but so did most of them, check for yourself, I’m sure you’ll agree! Continue reading “Featured Artist: Zufar Bikbov!”

Continue reading “Try this… and think of me. You will laugh.”
As I mentioned over the weekend, many people tell themselves that they can’t draw – but that’s not true! If you can write, you can draw! It just takes practice. LOTS of practice. I would guess that 99% of artists do not pick up a brush and create a masterpiece time after time. Painting (like drawing) takes practice. Lots of practice. It takes a lot of paintings before you get your groove. Continue reading “Fishing For Elephants by Larry Moore | En Train Air Artists Travel & Paint!”

Have any of you used your iPad to sketch? The app that I loved never updated for my current iPad, so I am using a different app and it’s ok (I don’t need fancy), but eh… not my favorite. Wondering what you use? Continue reading “Yes YOU Can!”

Sari Shryack. Continue reading “Featured Artist: Sari Shryack!”

Doing two things at once is not always possible and I will explain why in a minute 😉. Today is supposed to be a house plan, and hopefully it will be soon! Continue reading “Doing two things at once…”

Brent Cotton is an artist who is so wildly talented that it takes your breath away. The way he captures the light in his paintings is awe inspiring. Winter’s Embrace is no exception! I featured Brent back in September of 2016, but just had to share his work with you again!
Let me start by saying… when you make this appetizer, be sure to have the recipe handy to pass along to others. It’s a favorite of so many! I asked a co-worker to share this with me probably twenty years ago. This a great appetizer to make for “game day” – the big Super Bowl game is coming soon and if you want something fabulous and something you can prepare the night before – look no further! Now… on to the recipe! Continue reading “Game Day Recipe Favorite! Tortilla Cheddar Rollups!”
When I’m looking for a meaningful quote, I always turn to Maya Angelou. She was such a wise soul. So many of her quotes resonate with me, this one especially. Continue reading “Good advice!”
This is a photo in Charleston, SC – I love it at an angle. Continue reading “Charleston: Interesting at an Angle!”