Roxanne Baldwin's Artsy Blog

  • Found it!

    Found it!

    THIS was the picture of the Jungle Jim I was looking for! Actually drew it many, many many years ago.  As a more mature person with a more mature eye, I see a lot wrong with it.  Happily, I also see a lot good with it.  Maybe I’ll do a redo, when I have time. …

  • After My Tirade About Dogs

    After My Tirade About Dogs

    Why am I suddenly drawing so many bicycles?  Is it some kind of Freudian thing? So, there have been two recent drawing of bicycles.  The last drawing I made, and this one: Is it a wish fulfillment of my unfinished application to the Rhode Island School of Design?  As I think I mentioned, part of…

  • SICK AS A ????!!!!!

    SICK AS A ????!!!!!

    I spent the week after the festival, sick as a dog with a respiratory flu.  But let’s back it up a bit….sick as a dog? Where did that come from?  Why does a dog become a simile for illness?  Why such a desultory description of such a kind, benign, helpful creature?  I did a swift…

  • What’s in the Box

    What’s in the Box

    So, as I have the time, I’ve been plodding along, a snail’s pace, slowly, working on my notecards.  Once again, I’m feeling in a level mood, I can concentrate, and not everything looks bad.  My wrist is becoming more flexible finally.  Spring is off to a good start.  So, here are recent additions to the…

  • I’m Up For a Challenge

    I’m Up For a Challenge

    I honestly thought this would be easy.  I should have known better.  Making note cards with a drawing on them that people would like, and buy.  It’s a challenge, but I’m stubborn.  In fact I’m thinking of getting a tatoo that says that.  “I’m Stubborn” So, another day, another learning curve. This is a small…

  • Kind of a Drag….

    Kind of a Drag….

    No!  Not that kind of drag. It’s a drag trying to draw with a brace on your right hand. I can’t do the subtleties I’m used to. It’s all coming out a lot sketchier than I like. It looks like a good style of loose drawing, but it’s not mine.  However, in time, I shall…

  • Hit the Road, Rox…..

    Hit the Road, Rox…..

      I’m really looking forward to Spring. I probably said that last year, and the year before…..but it bears repeating.  C’mon Spring. I thought about it and I miss doing art fairs.  I managed to score a white tent on Ebay, and as time goes on find creatively inexpensive display items. i finally found a…

  • Happy Valentines to all you Lovers

    Happy Valentines to all you Lovers

    And if you’re without a lover, have a happy February 14th.  Why shouldn’t you join in on the fun? An artistic celebration of love:       And this. My man,Richard   And for lovers gone but not forgotten And for love songs  

  • This is not my Photograph

    Fabulous Photo I found this on Google Earth, and it’s credited to Jan Prosek.  I’ve been trying to seek out a website or a link to his work, to give him proper credit. It’s fantastic.  I have artist envy. I also wish I could find a way to paste the image in, rather just link…