On my way to church this morning I stopped at an intersection in the middle of some annoying road construction and saw a flock of birds, probably starlings, sitting on the lines and poles across the street, silhouetted against the almost rising sun.

  In judging this painting, keep in mind it’s quite small; smaller than you see it here. Thanksgiving was lovely; my parents, brother, grandmother, uncle, aunt, and cousin were over, talked, ate, and had a delightful time. Thanks be to God! My favorite thing about this glass was the way the lights in the room [...]

In keeping with my advent resolution, I painted another little 9×12 painting this evening. This morning I had my students continue with the same theme from last time, with the Georgia O’Keefe quote: “Nobody sees a flower really; it is so small. We haven’t time, and to see takes time – like to have a [...]

I have an advent resolution to paint a fast 9×12″ painting every day until Christmas or Epiphany, depending on how long I can stand it. I made this resolution because I don’t paint and feel like I ought to. My thoughts for tonight are that after spending all day trying to teach art, I don’t [...]

For bellwork today I asked students to think about a quote by New Mexico artist Georgia O’Keeffe: Nobody sees a flower really; it is so small. We haven’t time, and to see takes time – like to have a friend takes time. I’m not much of a painter; I’m not very good at it and [...]

In sympathy for my students.