Roxanne Baldwin's Artsy Blog

  • Something Great is Coming….

    I have a routine to keep track of the approach of spring.  It’s a habit that keeps me going through the dullest months of winter.  It starts with the winter solstice, when though at the season’s darkest, the light begins to return.  Then it gets involved with more popular events…….Superbowl Sunday, Mardi Gras and my…

  • That’s Why I Don’t Paint People

    Bob Ross was reputed to refuse to paint pictures of people.  For whatever reason…I don’t know. I’ve looked back at my drawing and realized I do draw pictures of people but mostly their backs.  ?  What?  Why would I do such a thing.  I read somewhere a long time ago, that in corporate art, it’s…

  • Belated Happy Imbolc/Groundhog Day/Candlemas/St Brigid’s Day

    Or whatever floats your boat in early February.  I’m very glad to see the sunshine returning. I’ve got my recent drawing of the tree with the heart carved in it, stuck in my mind.  I like the idea, but not the result.  I think I’m going to try it again, but with a bit more,…

  • Up in the Middle of the Night

    It’s not unusual for me to be enjoying dark solitude in the early morning hours. What once was insomnia that I despaired of, I realize now is special alone time. However Im running out of ideas for little pictures. I’m running out of ideas for big pictures. Frankly, I’m getting tired of winter and I’m…

  • Artists Just Wanna Have Fun

    I’m enjoying doing these little pieces.  There’s not so much of an investment in time and materials, that I feel I have to take it so seriously.  I can play around with ideas, without feeling I have to create a masterpiece. I still am having a little trouble coming up with ideas for them, I’m…

  • Yesterday

    Yesterday was the show at the Bott Shoppe in Mamaroneck, NY.  I was happy to see how well my work was displayed, and I met a lot of nice people.  Most of the people live or lived in NYC, so in a way, it felt like reunion, as people spoke of their memories of places…

  • Here’s That Damned Crow Again

    Off topic for a moment, and if anyone one of you is a great interpreter of dreams, input is most welcome. I have a recurring dream.  I walk in a strange gallery somewhere, and find that my artwork is hanging there.  Surprise to me!  However, it’s in a style of mine that is old, and…

  • Just A Reminder!

    For those of you in Westchester and Fairfield Counties, I’d like to remind you that the Winter Wonderland Show at the Bott Shop is tomorrow, between 1 and 4 pm.  I’ll be there, as will many others, and lost of great artwork to be seen! You can even come in from New York City, if…

  • I Don’t Keep My Visions to Myself

    All you Stevie fans, (and I know there are a lot of you), forgive me for sort of quoting her.  But it’s true, I talk about my visions far and wide!  Sometimes, I even draw them. I don’t get many visions, in fact, only two that were truly spontaneous.  Once, while meditating, I got the…