I began by painting photos from magazines. I wasn’t painting “for” anyone. This was a learning experience, with no pressure or strings attached. It later became a class I taught to help others infuse more color into their paintings.

 What follows is the painting of “Mikey,” a much-loved, “older” schnauzer.

I hadn’t decided to touch the paper towel, my hand simply did it.

Since that day, my hand often spontaneously releases excess water & paint — apparently, the brush is too full!

This kind of experience is one reason to develop a painting practice.

For years, I was afraid to paint with watercolors!

I’d heard they were unforgiving, that you can’t make mistakes,
and that you have to know what you want to achieve before you begin.