Can you go wrong with strawberries...and shortcake and whipped cream? Or dipped in chocolate for some decadent yummy? Or just plain berries, fresh from the field?! Strawberries are in season in Florida and our Strawberry Festival starts next Thursday so it's seems the perfect time to add some strawberry-awesomeness to our journal.  Berries are a favorite subject of mine because they're easy and...

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Alternate Title: Feeding The Fish A fanciful interpretation of a Sheephead Got a few minutes? Let me tell you about our fishing trip last Friday. Our family gave my father-in-law (FIL) a voucher for a fishing trip for his birthday back in September and you know how it goes, we assled (southern word) around and time got away from us. White Egret looking...

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An Imaginary Visit To Norway starts March 3rd! Examining My Approach Have you ever given any thought to what your "default" mindset as you get ready to create a piece of art? I didn't when I first started attempted to sketch on location.  Prior to these "attempts," I had always been a studio painter. One of two things happened each time I went...

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