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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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About That Pen

Posted on May 29, 2025 by SusanG

Remember that pen I spent over an hour looking for, that I finally found waiting in plain sight? I was asked about it, and basically the question was why it mattered, was it for something special. My response was that … Continue reading →

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To Fix or Not

Posted on May 21, 2025 by SusanG

To fix or not mostly refers to my posting schedule, and only a little to my current paintings. As you might have figured out, I got my posting schedule a little messed up. I was trying to get back on … Continue reading →

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