small studies

break from drugs can be dangerous what do you think?

One of the largest-ever studies of HIV treatment has found that patients who temporarily stop taking their powerful medicines more than double their risk of dying. Many HIV patients have sought...

Do you think "beautiful" people have an advantage?

I've seen small studies that say yes. Our society as a whole base everything on looks. If 2 people come in for a job interview with identical credentials, the beautiful person will get the job...

Get the diet scoop: 6 promising supplements, 6 to avoid

By Eric Steinmehl Health.com The sales pitches are irresistible: "Lose 2 Pounds a Day!" "Burn Fat Round the Clock!" "Learn the Amazing Weight-Loss Secret of Hollywood's Sex Symbols!" OK, maybe...

Painting from the palette.

I am very happy with the hurdles I overcame to produce this one.

Her Shoes

Something kinda quick to get my quota in for the day. Still working on my sense of perspective. Foreshortening is still weak, but coming a little better than before. I did some very boring...

Knitting

Playing with a few more colors than usual. It was really hard not to work this one to death. I am not sure I stopped soon enough. This subject may be worth painting again. I didn't settle into...

Morning Friends

Getting back in the daily painting routine. Some days it flows and some days I have to really work hard for every correct brush stroke. Today was one of those easier days even though I was pressed...

Laundry Warrior

Photo ReferenceMy silly side is coming out in me today. I started doing a study of SenshiStock's photo and listening for the dryer as I sketched. When I put the two thoughts together I came up with...

Day two of daily sketches

Photo ReferenceToday was the second day of school. I made a new Pandora list today that I named 80's Girls. If you are not into cheesy 80's female pop artists, don't click that link. Again, I...

Rose Buds

Rose Buds6x6 Oil on CanvasAnother limited palette study.Titanium WhiteUltramarine BlueCad RedChrome YellowThis time I substituted Chrome Yellow for the Cad Yellow. I am working through a bit of a...

A Happy Pair

A Happy Pair6x6 Oil on CanvasHere is todays apple painting. I struggled with this one a little more than I thought I would. It is the same palette as before. The same kind of canvas. I put myself...

An Apple A Day..

I have taken some time off my studies to spend time with my son. He came home for a couple weeks and I really enjoyed spending some time with him. It always feels a little empty around here when he...

The Juggling Act

On Friday, I decided to take on the challenge of participating in the WDE at Wetcanvas. The picture that really caught my eye was the lizard. With panel in hand and my painting supplies nearby, I...