Art

Star Catcher mural: Monday Murals

The Star Catcher mural in downtown Portland, Oregon, was painted by Rustam Qbic in 2015. This mural depicts a person…

6 days ago

Wood Duck painting & photos: FFA & LAPC

Today, I'm sharing a Wood Duck painting I created. I used acrylic paints on mixed media paper that is slightly…

1 week ago

Orchids as Art: Friday Flowers

Orchids as Art at the Exquisite Creatures Revealed exhibition at OMSI, Portland, Oregon in 2024 Friday Flowers Bend Branches always…

2 weeks ago

Beyond the Edge: Sculpture Saturday

Beyond the Edge was created by Coast Salish artist, Susan Point, in 2015. This piece was carved from red cedar…

3 weeks ago

Poem with an artsy mat: First Friday Art

I framed this river poem I wrote with an artsy mat. The green paper contains small leaves, and the brown…

1 month ago

Infinity Chair: Pull Up a Seat

The Infinity Chair is a marble sculpture created by Pedro Reyes in 2018. It's on display at the Portland Art…

2 months ago

astonishment: LAPC

I draw in a breath in a moment of astonishment when viewing artwork, delicate yet strong And when seeing string…

3 months ago

3 fish 3 ways: First Friday Art

Today, I'm sharing images I created of 3 fish 3 ways. When I took an ichthyology class at Western Washington…

3 months ago

Deer drawing and video: First Friday Art

Today I'm sharing a deer drawing and video. I used black and gray pens to create this drawing of a…

4 months ago

Outdoor art by OMSI: Monday Murals

This outdoor art by OMSI is on Southeast Water Avenue in Portland, Oregon. The mural is right across the street…

4 months ago

Waiting for a prompt: LAPC

On my blog site, I have organized my pictures that are waiting for a prompt. These include regular prompts I…

5 months ago

Charmed (Bestiary) sculpture: Monochrome Madness

The Charmed (Bestiary) sculpture is part of an exhibition featuring works by Joe Feddersen (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation).…

5 months ago

Tiger mug & photo: First Friday Art

Today I'm featuring a tiger mug. I originally drew this piece with pen and ink. Later, I added color with…

5 months ago

Birds on… :LAPC & BOTW

Birds on the move, flapping wings of bronze Or paddling alone in cool, calm waters Flocks in the city, fluttering…

5 months ago

Before Edmonds Part 2: Monday Mural

I am calling this post "Before Edmonds Part 2." I previously posted about another mural located in this same alleyway…

7 months ago

A rockin bridge: Wordless Wednesday

A rockin bridge at Petersen Rock Garden and Museum Wordless Wednesday

7 months ago

Great Egret drawing & photo: First Friday Art

On a recent trip, I saw a Great Egret up close. I thought I should try to draw one of…

7 months ago

Artichokes two ways: Wordless Wednesday

Artichokes two ways - as a sculpture and in the garden Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and…

8 months ago

In a quiet space haiku: LAPC

in a quiet spacedark shadows dance and light singson a summer morn Anila Quayyum Agha: Geometry of Light exhibition at…

8 months ago

Pronghorn sketches & photo: First Friday Art

Here are a few pronghorn sketches I did while working on one of my books. I was going to include…

8 months ago

Four lounging lions: SS & WPCC

This sculpture of four lounging lions is at the Oregon Zoo in Portland. The 'Lunch Break' brown bronze sculptures were…

9 months ago

Mount Rainier images in 3 ways: First Friday Art

Today I'm sharing Mount Rainier images in 3 ways. Mount Rainier is an iconic mountain, southeast of Seattle, Washington. This…

9 months ago

Smokey Bear mural: Monday Mural

This Smokey Bear mural is located in Burney, California. I liked the muted colors in the background of this mural.…

10 months ago

Eye drawings and paintings: FFA

Today I'm sharing eye drawings and paintings. The first three show pencil sketches of human eyes; the second three show…

10 months ago

Get creative on blog posts: LAPC

You can get creative on blog posts in several ways. Artwork You may want to showcase your own artwork. This…

11 months ago

Chihuly glass art: Wordless Wednesday

Chihuly glass art at the Seattle Aquarium Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not…

11 months ago

Before Edmonds mural: MM

This Before Edmonds mural is located in downtown Edmonds, Washington. It shows a view of Puget Sound with the Olympic…

1 year ago

Pygmy rabbit drawing & facts: First Friday Art

Today, I'm sharing a pygmy rabbit drawing I created with pen and ink. These tiny rabbits are the epitome of…

1 year ago

Magpie & Painted Hills painting: First Friday Art

Today I'm sharing a painting I did of a Black-billed Magpie flying over the Painted Hills. They are both characters…

1 year ago

Octopus art: Wordless Wednesday

Octopus art in Edmonds, Washington Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may not appear right…

1 year ago

Aosagi mural: Monday Mural

This Aosagi mural is located in downtown Edmonds, Washington. It was created by Shoga Ota and installed in September 2021.…

1 year ago

Exquisite Creatures Revealed: LAPC & TTC

Exquisite Creatures Revealed is an amazing exhibition at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) in Portland, Oregon. It…

1 year ago

Waterlily paintings & photo: First Friday Art

Today I'm sharing a couple waterlily paintings and a photo I created. I attempted to paint the waterlily using a…

1 year ago

Kendall Planetarium ceiling art: MM & SS

I saw this Kendall Planetarium ceiling art on a recent trip to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI),…

1 year ago

Corky’s Bunny: First Friday Art

Years ago, I volunteered at an artists' cooperative gallery in Bellingham, Washington. A man named Corky regularly visited the gallery.…

2 years ago

Boot for walking drawings: First Friday Art

Before going on a long trip, I spent a lot of time shopping for a good boot for walking. Today…

2 years ago

Octopus Recycler mural: Monday Mural

Though this mural is untitled, I thought it looked like a giant octopus recycler. The octopus appeared to be busy…

2 years ago

Nature Gates: Wordless Wednesday

Nature Gates at Crazy Horse Monument, South Dakota Wordless Wednesday

2 years ago

Owl shirt & sign: First Friday Art

Today I'm sharing an owl shirt & sign I created. I'm featuring a drawing I did of a Flammulated Owl,…

2 years ago

Born Again Babaylan: Monday Mural

The Born Again Babaylan mural is one of many murals located in downtown Bend, Oregon. This mural was painted by…

2 years ago