Roxanne Baldwin's Artsy Blog

  • I Should Know Better.

    Sunday morning seems to be the worst time for publishing a blog post.  So, here I am, and raring to go.  Maybe my readers are still sleeping, or worshiping, or maybe going to a pleasant brunch! So… I finished the strawberry note card last night.  I’m trying to decide whether it would make a good,…

  • It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like….OH NO!!!

    As Summer arrives with the ending days of June, we look forward to the end of the Fiscal Year.   That’s right folks, while you’re enjoying the Fourth of July, and trips to the beach, people in retail are getting ready for the December holidays. Even artists are starting to look for the venues for…

  • I think I’m getting moldy.

    Oregon, no doubt, is a beautiful state.  I remember one day, arriving in Portland to visit my sister, only to be surprised at the sweet, perfumed air.  I looked to see bounties of roses growing by the sidewalk. Only, I don’t know how I’d do in all that rain!  I asked my sister how she…

  • Shabby Sheik? Or Chabby Cheek?

    While I’ve been waiting for the grey, rainy weather to dissipate, I’ve been bored out of my mind, hell!  I’ve been wanting to draw plein aire outside, but it’s been too wet.  Sun is out today, but the grass I would sit in is wet.  So, sigh, I must find something else to occupy my…

  • Paradise Regained

    Er, Ump..sometimes I don’t know how to start.  All the coffee in the world doesn’t help.  Which reminds me, it’s time for another cup. Anyway, between getting ready for the show, and doing my household chores (yes, I really do do some), I did some art. Now talking about Paradise, you know the whole thing,…

  • A Good Time Was Had By All….

    Thought I’d give you some updates and some pictures from the opening of my show.  The turnout was small, but I’ve come to expect that. It was a beautiful spring day, with a of other event going on, so I’m happy with support I did get. Plus the show will be up about three more…

  • Deep in the Heart of Connecticut

    Yup, I’m in Connecticut.  Soon, I hope to make my artistic debut (or return) in Danbury.  A possible show at the Danbury Library is in the works. Speaking of Connecticut, shout out to the video class of Western Connecticut State University.  My boyfriend, who reminds me of Rodney Dangerfield in “Back to School”, took me…

  • I’m about to do it, again.

    Yes, indeed.  Once was not enough. Actually, three times was not enough. I’m amazed at artists who don’t get bored doing the same subject, or the same motif, without being bored.  Not envious, mind you, just amazed. Confession: I looked through my old drawings earlier and found a lot of repeat subjects.  Lots of landscapes,…

  • What I’ve been up to lately…..

    I’ve broken my arm.  I was running for a bus, tripped, caught myself with my left hand.  Thanks whoever is out there, it was my left.  But in the meantime, my artwork has slowed considerably. Yes, but I can surely draw with my right hand, right?  Yes, but….I do my most careful work on carefully…