I can scarcely believe we’re nearing the double digits of February and I have yet to post a blog in 2023! This is not altogether unintentional, as I have been mulling over what to do with the blog this year.
I have discovered that as my interest in art grows, my enthusiasm to write diminishes. Thus I’m planning to let the blog reflect that this year. There will be less posting and the subject will shift from writing to art. In that department, I have some happy new developments to tell you about.
In November I heard about artist Jed Dorsey’s mini-art lessons that involved a short tutorial in acrylic painting each week for a year. I signed up and since December 30, ’22 a lesson is delivered online every Friday. We’ve already completed six! Here are some of the paintings I’ve made, using Jed’s reference photos and following his 30 minutes of instruction.
In late January Jed’s organization, Acrylic University, hosted a several-session masterclass in acrylics. Through that I became aware of a smorgasbord of teaching (current and archived) offered through that website. Again, I signed up and am now a monthly member. I am learning so much and there is an embarrassment of riches to explore. My previous infatuation with watercolors has been joined by a growing love of acrylics.
I have also challenged myself to paint a weekly food subject called the Food Paint Challenge, an Instagram meme (reference photo supplied by members of the #foodpaintchallenge group).
In 2022 I painted a series of these as mixed media and watercolor cards.
This year I’m painting these food still lifes on small canvas panels using acrylics.
So, though I’m not doing a lot of writing, I’m busy creating—exploring God’s beautiful handiwork at close range with a view to depicting it in my simple way.
But enough about me! What new things are YOU learning and creating this year?
Violet Nesdoly 
Great paintings, I especially love “Golden Hour” I love the long shadows of early morning and the way you dappled them.
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