There are a lot of parallels between the kind of art I make and the Slow Food movment from a decade or so ago. My style is also very much ‘back to nature’.
Why is it ‘Slow Art’?
Just as …
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Wearing Many Hats & Vacuuming the Cat
First of all, let me say that vacuuming the cat went way better than I expected it would. This post is a departure from my recent types of posts. This is me practicing getting a blog post written, about whatever …
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What Makes the Art My Own?
I’ve been struggling with a decision about whether to purchase blue pigment or continue using the indigo. While I can source local indigo or grow my own, it isn’t a permanent pigment. Does it matter if I use outsourced pigments? …
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A Pastoral Scene in Progress
There’s something magical about the way it looks on a misty Autumn morning in the Ozarks. Several years ago, I took a photo of my neighbor’s field towards the bridge for Felkins creek that’s near our house. While going through …
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Seeking Nature and Biodiversity?
Everything about my life is influenced by the nature and biodiversity out here. When it comes to real estate, properties with soaked with both are my favorite ones to show. I’m probably the biggest tree-hugging nature lover in our office.…
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Sweet Little Grass Snake
Tuesday on my way home from post-license classes, there was a sweet little grass snake on the road. I moved him out of the way, in case someone coming through later might not see him. Or worse, might wish to …
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A Skink in Ozark Pigments
Last week in my garden, all of the reptilian (and one amphibious) creatures were out and about. This handsome skink came out to pose for me, so I figured I’d paint his portrait.
…A Little About My Paint-making Process
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Gone to Ground
‘Gone to ground’ usually means someone has gone into hiding.
The phrase originally referred to a fox going into his hiding hole when he was being chased during a hunt. From this perspective, it seems more like seeking the safety …
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Going Down Rabbit Holes
I’ve got several small panels in 4 x 6” size, and I want to get a few of those painted before the June art festival in Bentonville. So, I think I’ll paint this plant, and some of my other favorites …
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Busy Times at Wild Ozark
Spring ushers in busy times at Wild Ozark. I’ve got a host of things I’m working on, and Rob does too. Most of mine are real estate, art and garden related, and most of his are solar and homestead tasks.…
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Ginseng Unfurling 2024
This year the ginseng is unfurling a little earlier than it has in recent years. I was surprised to find it already coming up when I checked yesterday. Here’s a blog post I just made over on my nursery website:…
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Felkins Creek, Madison County AR | Ozark Pigments in Oil
The beautiful Felkins creek is located in Madison county AR. These rocky shores supply me with many of the rocks I use to make my paints. This photo is one of the favorites I’ve ever captured at a particular spot …
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Bentonville Fine Art Festival | Nov 9-10
I’m really happy to announce that I was accepted to the new Bentonville Fine Art Festival. Many thanks to the jurors! Since I only submitted to the oil painting category, I won’t have watercolors with me.
…Location & Date
Nov
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My Opening Routine at the Studio
I usually try to get to the there a little earlier than opening time on Saturday mornings. It’s calming to settle in before the day’s work begins. When I’m there first, there’s an opening routine at the studio.
First things
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Cooper’s Hawk | a Blue-eyed Juvenile
Currently on my easel is a portrait in progress of a gorgeous blue-eyed juvenile raptor. It’s a painting of a Cooper’s hawk. As he matures, his eyes will change to yellow, orange, or red.
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Tamalyn Wortham, Photographer
“The story behind
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Art on the Border
I’m thrilled and honored to have been accepted into the Art on the Border art fair in Fort Smith. This event is juried, and a percentage of sales are put toward donations to charitable organizations that serve the local area.…
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A Tipi Painting for Karter
My granddaughter Karter’s birthday is coming up soon, and this year she wants a painting of a tipi. I love the evolution of subjects the kids choose as they grow up and I hope they never grow tired of getting …
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Paint-making in Little Rock | Workshop
I’m excited to be holding a workshop at the Historic Arkansas Museum in Little Rock next month.
Living Craft Workshop in Little Rock
10 am to 3 pm
200 E. Third St., Little Rock, Arkansas, US
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Homestead Memories
Recently I went to a friend’s family property to gather some rocks for a painting. They’re selling the farm that’s been in the family for a long while. I offered to create a painting from the local pigments as a …
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Earthworm Trails – Mystery Solved!
Have you ever seen soft mud or sand criss-crossed with lines? I’ve always been told that these lines are earthworm trails.
But I’ve never actually seen an earthworm in those places, so I took that little nature mystery solution …
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Tasks that Need Doing & Thinking of Market Days
We’re always pretty busy around here, but during market season it’s busier still. There’s products to package, and things to do around the homestead. Well, the task list of things to do around the homestead never ends, but some things …
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Bald Eagle | Ozark Birds of Prey series
Originally posted in 2020. I’m going through some of the older posts on my blog and refreshing them. This one really doesn’t need any changes, but it’s been a while since I’ve showcased my bald eagle painting.
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Four of Wands
This is an example of the imagery that arises when I let my imagination guide my artwork. It’s one of the earlier paintings I did after finding out I could make paint from the rocks here, titled “Four of Wands”. …
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2024 Reopening the Wild Ozark Studio & Gallery
Yesterday was the first day open at the Wild Ozark Studio & Gallery after being closed since right before Christmas last year. We’ve had some warmer weather and the time felt right. But this morning it was 33*F when I …
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Madison county, Arkansas
Hi there! I’m Roxann Riedel. If you’ve been following my adventures lately, you’ll know I recently became licensed as a real estate agent with Montgomery Whiteley Realty. I’m currently seeking properties to list in Madison county, Arkansas.
…Want to