Category Archives: Beauty

What does global warming have to do with watercolor? 

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Bobbie Herron

(Note: This isn’t a quick read, but it’s well worth your time.) Marc Taro Holmes gave me my first glimpse of this connection between art and climate change when he published his seminal work, “Apocalypse Variations” in 2019. The art in this … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Cure for Your Next Creative Stall-out

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Bobbie Herron

Do you ever feel like sketching, but you don’t feel like sketching? By that I mean, do you ever feel like playing with your pens and paper and watercolor toys, but you have no interest at all in finding a … Continue reading →

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My Ultimate Toolkit for Plein Air Watercolor Enjoyment

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Bobbie Herron

As promised last week, here is the story of the latest “Ultimate Plein Air Watercolor Set-up.” This time, yes, I think I’ve nailed it. Warning: If you are not a watercolor painter, or even if you are and you never … Continue reading →

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Say no… so you can say yes.

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Bobbie Herron

Your time is precious. Sometimes my time feels so precious, and I have so many creative ideas, that time flies between blog posts as it has done lately. (Your overflowing inbox appreciates that though, I’m sure!) This is why it’s … Continue reading →

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Perspective difficulties? Try planting fence posts!

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Bobbie Herron

If you’re struggling with getting the perspective right when you’re drawing buildings, take it from me, you’re not alone. I’ve been drawing buildings in urban scenes and country scenes for decades, and my success in achieving credible perspective has been … Continue reading →

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More from my hero, Danny Gregory

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Bobbie Herron

In my book, Look at That!, on pages 55 and 67, I gave kudos to Danny for being a wonderful creative mentor to hundreds of wannabe artists. Then in my second book, Double Take, I pretty much gave Danny credit … Continue reading →

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Never cut the warp

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Bobbie Herron

(Note: this post is about twice as long as most. Good story though!) Many years ago, I owned a weaving studio that catered to helping people who lived on the riverbanks of mainstream culture. The people I worked with were … Continue reading →

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I’m moving! Not really…

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Bobbie Herron

Last week I was lucky to have a long visit with my niece who is in the midst of one of life’s top stressors: Moving Your Household. I’ve moved more times than I can count (okay, full disclosure, I’ve moved … Continue reading →

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Enough is enough…finally

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Bobbie Herron

I recently finished reading a book entitled, “A Life of Being, Having, and Doing Enough” by Wayne Muller. Published eleven years ago in 2011, I bet I highlighted passages on half of the 256 pages. Reading it now was perfect … Continue reading →

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Learning to Enjoy Ambiguity

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Bobbie Herron

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s birthday is Saturday, September 24th, and so is mine, so what better time to write about my very favorite quote in the world. “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas … Continue reading →

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