I’ve almost got all of my loose ends tied, my office-studio is newly reorganized, and the house is almost as clean as it ever gets. The frenzy of getting ready for a few weeks of down time is nearing the end. Relaxation, fun, and the joy of companionship with Mr. Wild Ozark is about to …
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So I’ve been applying to various shows and exhibits since I finally have more than a few paintings I can enter. Most of the application process is straightforward – name of the work, name of the artist, price, medium, size, etc. But there’s one blank I encounter that really gives me grief. The artist statement. …
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The truck is loaded with market tent and supplies. IMMERSE is happening tomorrow (Saturday) morning in Fayetteville, AR. It’s the grand opening celebration for Wilson Springs Preserve, a 121-acre prairie wetland purchased by the Arkansas Land Trust several years ago. So far, the weather forecast looks perfect! If you want to get a free hands …
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I’ll be offering mounted prints in my shop soon, but first let’s have a giveaway! I’ll choose by random number drawing on Labor Day 2019.
Am I silly for creating a certificate of authenticity? This is a thing for famous artists, right? So, let’s just say I’m practicing 🙂
Just getting the printer home was an adventure all by itself. This Canon Pro2000 is a large format printer, but the smallest of the large format line in that series. It’ll print up to 24″ wide which is plenty big enough for me. Besides, I don’t have a spot in the house where I could …
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Autumn is on the way, and there’s excitement in the air! Click to find out how to enter a drawing for one of my upcoming canvas prints.
Here’s the things I learned in my attempts to paint a portrait of myself that didn’t look like a monster. I use only my Ozark pigments, so it’s a limited palette. Click the title…
I’m working on a series of nature fantasy paintings in Ozark pigments with my handmade watercolors. Click the title to read more…
“Destination Unknown”, in Ozark earth pigments. Media is handmade watercolors using real earth pigments on Fabriano 300# (hot press) and measures 16″ x 20″. The Red-tailed hawk is one of the birds in my ongoing Ozark Birds of Prey project. Click the title to see the process …
Wild mountain mint grows in abundance here at Wild Ozark. This particular variety is called White-leaf Mountain Mint. (Click the title to read more…)
Here’s another lodging idea for travelers to Kingston or Ponca. Hare’s Hideout offers primitive camping near the Upper Buffalo River. Click the title to read more…
Oh, the potential of a smashed rock. My first painting wasn’t spectacular, and I knew it I had some work to do to get better at it. Read more…
A year ago this month I began painting with my handmade watercolor paints. Click through to read the story of how it all began.
These tiny jars make it easy to store your handmade watercolor paints in the refrigerator in between pours. Click through to see why.
What gifts did the water bring this time? A whole gravel bed! Once I’m done gathering earth pigments, I can put some back on the driveway. Click the title to read more.
The Process Story of “Ozark Rocks and Leaf” This painting started out plein air. The grandkids were visiting and wanted to go splash around at Felkins creek. While they played, I began painting these stacked rocks with a sycamore leaf. When it was time to leave, I wasn’t finished yet, so I snapped some photos …
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When I first started experimenting with handmade watercolors, I didn’t have any special tools. I had some ideas, a little bit of information, and a whole lot of curiosity. Along the way I discovered these things that have become my paint making tools of the trade. Making Do Some of the tools are pricey, and …
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I make paint from rocks. Join me on a forage and make your own handmade watercolors. Cost is $75 and all materials are included.
The pigment hunting trip was successful. Nothing really new or different in the colors, though. The rocks I found that would be easy to make pigment from were very similar to the rocks I find around home.
So after a year of Rob working overseas to fund this goal of buying good woodworking tools, we took to the road today and headed to Springfield, MO. Destination? Grizzly.com. Excitement Disappointment Some of the items he wanted were out of stock. In fact, many of the items on display in the store carried ‘Out …
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I went down to see what gifts the creek brought when the waters receded from my favorite little spot 💕 She always delivers in spades when she rages 😁 Why the rocks? If you haven’t already been following me, you may wonder why on earth I am so excited over these rocks. Maybe in the …
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I didn’t intend to check the fences on the steep side of our property this evening. I say the ‘steep side’ as if there is only one. Ha. No. Most of the sides on our square-shaped 160 acres are steep. At the very least none of it is level. Anyway, the plan was to feed …
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So I have some help this year with the ginseng nursery from a pair of young organic, permaculture enthusiasts who are ready to learn about being good ginseng stewards. That means I will after all have some potted ginseng seedlings available throughout spring! They’ll have to be picked up in the Kingston square, by appointment. …
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Today, Saturday April 27 2019, is Demo Day down at the Kingston Square Arts gallery. If you can find Kingston, you’ll easily find the gallery. It’s the large white historic building on the corner of the square. No worries about which part of the square, either, as you might in some large cities. Our square …
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