Roxanne Baldwin's Artsy Blog

  • Loading…..Spring!……Loading, Loading, Loading….

    First I took this photo.  It’s the door to the office of the Pastor of the church my friend goes to. Then.later that year, I drew this Christmas card… Then, watercolor sample, I painted this…. Loading…Spring…. Do you see where I’m going with this?

  • WTH?….or, What Happened Here?

    I was going through my old winter drawings, looking for something, damned if I can remember what.  I came across this, which failed in the purpose of a cheerful winter beach.  The figure is alone and looks lonely.  It looks like the mood I had that winter…lonely, blue, and wondering why the heck I’d ever…

  • Er,um…Happy Valentine’s day

    Okay, there are 10 minutes left of Valentine’s day on the west coast. Phew! Made it in time. Yesterday was an incredibly busy day, but no celebration of romance for me. No artwork either, unless you count my volunteer job at a local arts organization. I do have a new drawing I planned on sharing…

  • 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…