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So Many Options

Posted on August 15, 2025 by SusanG

It’s good to have choices and options. You don’t feel as trapped, stuck, or stifled. You can choose a different thing to do, to eat, to read, to listen to, to wear, you name it. Sometimes though, all those options … Continue reading →

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Not All White Is The Same

Posted on July 30, 2025 by SusanG

As I’ve been working on my most recent painting I’ve been reading a book on the history of color. It covered how white paint was made using a metal oxide. Lead White was a popular one for a long time … Continue reading →

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I Think I’ll Try Another

Posted on July 15, 2025 by SusanG

Remember that practice oil painting I was working on? I finished it. I enjoyed creating it so much I decided to try another one. Though I did a few things different this time. And learned something interesting, and important. I … Continue reading →

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I Tried Something Different

Posted on July 2, 2025 by SusanG

I got all excited about sitting down to write this post the other night and then when I did sit down to write, it all went away. Or just sort of scattered. I had a couple of things I thought … Continue reading →

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Pencil Art Is Real Art

Posted on June 4, 2025 by SusanG

That title is more a declaration to myself than to anyone else. Here’s why. I started out to write this with a set belief or idea in my head and then I did a little research. My original idea was … Continue reading →

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