Wild Ozark™

~ Nature Artist using Ozark pigments in Kingston, Arkansas ~

Category: Musings

This is an index of posts that fall into my “Musings” category. Usually it’s on a topic that has no other defined focus, but sometimes these are also my philosophical-type posts. Subscribe to Wild Ozark™ » Musings by Email

Artist Statement | Welcome to Wild Ozark

Thank you for dropping by my website. I hope you enjoy your stay! Are you an artist, or patron, nature-lover? Maybe an old friend, or lucky happenstance lander-on-the page? Today I’ve been updating some parts of my site. One of … Read the rest “Artist Statement | Welcome to Wild Ozark”

19 October 2020
Nature Journal | Still the Mind to See and Hear

Summary: Still the mind to see and hear things you ordinarily wouldn’t notice. My walking meditation helps settle the audio-visual chatter.

9/17/20 Thursday | Today I stopped at the creek to gather a few rocks. Before that I’d spent the … Read the rest “Nature Journal | Still the Mind to See and Hear”

18 September 2020
A day in the life of a pigment hunting nature artist

Yesterday was a day for running errands. You can come along with me to see what it’s like on a typical errand day in the life of a pigment hunting nature artist.

Heading Out

Once the sun made over the … Read the rest “A day in the life of a pigment hunting nature artist”

6 June 2020
Commissions, Our New Pup, and Other News | Wild Ozark Hermit Journal

I never know what to use for a title on my random musings posts. Most of the time if I don’t have a specific topic in mind, I just start writing and then organize the jumbled mess into some sort … Read the rest “Commissions, Our New Pup, and Other News | Wild Ozark Hermit Journal”

29 May 2020
Sacred Art

Interacting with Flora and Fauna, Translating Messages from the Muse

Pretty much all of my art is influenced and inspired by my surroundings here at Wild Ozark. Although I listed the flora and fauna in the title, it’s more than … Read the rest “Sacred Art”

12 May 2020
Grayscale Art | Painting in Black, Gray and White

I have a new idea mulling around, and it has to do with grayscale…

Sometimes I get really frustrated that I don’t have the colors I’d like to have for a painting I’d like to do. For example, I’d love … Read the rest “Grayscale Art | Painting in Black, Gray and White”

10 May 2020
Pivot to Online Art | Stocking the shelves | Art Prints for Sale

I’ve been hard at work behind the scenes here at the website stocking my online art shop. Artists everywhere are trying to develop a way to market online art. Here’s the update on my own effort to stock the Wild … Read the rest “Pivot to Online Art | Stocking the shelves | Art Prints for Sale”

8 May 2020
Earth Pigments used in Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring

Today I saw a headline about the ‘New Revelations about “Girl with a Pearl Earring”, the painting by Johannes Vermeer. I’m not sure why it is surprising that the pigments of this iconic painting are earth pigments. But then I … Read the rest “Earth Pigments used in Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring”

6 May 2020
Hermit Diaries | May 2, 2020 | Wild Ozark

With the nice weather we’ve had for the past few days, I’ve been working in the garden. My hermit diaries really don’t reflect a life much different than ordinary life out here at Wild Ozark, though. The only real difference … Read the rest “Hermit Diaries | May 2, 2020 | Wild Ozark”

4 May 2020
Still Being a Hermit | April 25, 2020

As I write this post, I’m still being a hermit, but with a couple exceptions. I’ve still been staying busy. It’s hard for me to imagine how people manage to get bored. I have a list of things I want … Read the rest “Still Being a Hermit | April 25, 2020”

25 April 2020
Coronavirus Hermit| Fences, Gardens, Memories & Lilacs

Coronavirus getup for when I’m not being a hermit.

One day I’ll change the title of this from ‘Coronavirus Hermit’ to plain old ‘Wild Ozark Hermit’ journal entries. I’m digging the staying at home deal, to tell you the truth. … Read the rest “Coronavirus Hermit| Fences, Gardens, Memories & Lilacs”

8 April 2020
Coronavirus Hermit | Journal Entry for the week of 032020

So what does a hermit do with her time during coronavirus slow downs? Pretty much the same thing I’ve always done with my time out here. Except now with less internet useage, ha. And there’s an extra little body in … Read the rest “Coronavirus Hermit | Journal Entry for the week of 032020”

22 March 2020
It’s not really raining | Sporadic Musings

As the sun rises over the ridge-top to our east the frost on our metal roof quickly responds. It sounds like rain as the melted drops fall onto the lower roof. But it’s not really raining. The sun is shining … Read the rest “It’s not really raining | Sporadic Musings”

23 December 2019
The Bear Issue with Our Spring-fed Water Line

So I’ve done a good job of making sure the water is dripping on the cold nights and so far so good with not letting the lines freeze (since the first time I let it happen this year). But this … Read the rest “The Bear Issue with Our Spring-fed Water Line”

18 December 2019
Leave the Water On

You’d think by now I’d remember to do that when the first true cold snap arrives. But no, I always forget, just like I forgot last night. And now, of course, there’s no water running from my faucet when I … Read the rest “Leave the Water On”

11 December 2019
A Reflection on Gratitude | A Thanks-Giving for Blessings

I feel a sense of gratitude often throughout most days, but each year around this time, I like to compile a list of things that make me feel grateful. As the end of the year approaches, I start thinking more … Read the rest “A Reflection on Gratitude | A Thanks-Giving for Blessings”

28 November 2019
Daily Musings- No Colic Today

I’m going to try and start writing some of my old ‘musings’ posts again. Regularly, if I can. They might not have a lot of photos, since it’s optimizing everything that takes so much time up when I’m making a … Read the rest “Daily Musings- No Colic Today”

14 November 2019
Down Time Ahead for all Things Wild Ozark

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 … Read the rest “Down Time Ahead for all Things Wild Ozark”

18 September 2019
Creating an Artist Statement for a Painting

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, … Read the rest “Creating an Artist Statement for a Painting”

11 September 2019
Autumn is on the Way, Wild Ozark Events, and a Prize

Today was pretty hot. 95*F and humid. But even if it doesn’t feel like fall yet, and we’re still in the dog days of summer, I can see a difference in the way it looks outside. The angle of the … Read the rest “Autumn is on the Way, Wild Ozark Events, and a Prize”

19 August 2019
Check the Fences… and Waterfalls

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. … Read the rest “Check the Fences… and Waterfalls”

1 May 2019
My Artist’s Business Plan for Wild Ozark 2019

So, this isn’t a ‘formal’ business plan, but more of an outline of my goals, plans, and strategy for the year regarding my art. To see the outline of intended subjects for the paintings, take a look at my Ozark … Read the rest “My Artist’s Business Plan for Wild Ozark 2019”

1 February 2019
“I make paint from rocks…” A typical encounter.

Click HERE to go directly to my online gallery. All of the work you’ll see there uses paint made from rocks.

Click HERE if you want to see Paleo Paints at Etsy. And HERE for workshops on making them.

Talking
… Read the rest ““I make paint from rocks…” A typical encounter.”

16 January 2019
Year in Review- Wild Ozark 2018

Every year I like to make a review of the year at Wild Ozark. I didn’t think I’d get time to do it this year, but today I managed to carve out the space to get it done. At first … Read the rest “Year in Review- Wild Ozark 2018”

31 December 2018
Winter Solstice 2018, New Year, and the Color Black

Full Moon and Meteor Shower at Winter Solstice 2018

Winter solstice 2018 in Northern Hemisphere will be at 4:23 PM on Friday, December 21. This is the longest night of the year, and although I typically think of it as … Read the rest “Winter Solstice 2018, New Year, and the Color Black”

19 December 2018