Although my lifelong friend and my mother practiced their artistic endeavors for decades right in front of me, only in the 2nd half of my life have I immersed myself most enchantedly in classes, workshops, art books, and the world of oil paint. To begin with, I followed the instructions of Anchorage artist Don Kolstad, thus they are 'inspired by' his originals. Bruges Bridge was done earlier, as was the Armagh Cottage, inspired by photos. An oil workshop in mid-March 2012 marked my first oil class ever. Beginning Sketching/Drawing also happened that March, and any other...more
