by Barbara Smith | Feb 1, 2021 | Painting & Writing
Let me honest . . . Sometimes the paint just won’t go where I want it to go; I have had a couple disasters, recently. This is where using smaller canvases can moderate disappointment of seeing an inspiration go kaput. Plus, on a smaller canvas, the Gesso is easier... 
by Barbara Smith | Jan 19, 2021 | Painting & Writing, Personal Pigeonholes, Understanding the Times
Waiting for Access As access to the COVID vaccine becomes a possibility, and more and more friends report that they have received theirs, nervous hope flickers. We signed up with two hospitals and the county health department — leaving the timing up to the Lord.... 
by Barbara Smith | Sep 25, 2020 | Painting & Writing, Understanding the Times
“You should be an artist, Mimi,” a grandchild observed as I unpacked three baskets of pandemic paintings. You know, maybe I should! Another grandchild counted and declared I have seventy-six paintings; I’ve given ten away, maybe. Finally, the oldest grandchild... 
by Barbara Smith | Sep 23, 2020 | Painting & Writing
This year’s sunflowers lasted until the last day of summer; autumn arrived with a sunny chilly fresh burst. This time last year, we were coming through a hot dry patch. In fact, in September of 2019 we were in what I learned was a flash drought. It’s one reason last... 
by Barbara Smith | Jul 29, 2020 | Painting & Writing, Personal Pigeonholes
A friend asked why I copy paintings. Well, happy as I am in our house, I am a wee bit tired of its vistas. I feel like I’m 16 again — gas is cheap and I’m grounded. ~Internet meme, April 2020 Also, if I set myself up outside, I might start to weed and...