Betsy's Art Blog

'Tis before the last crafts fair, and all through the house,   Painted objects are everywhere, annoying my spouse.   Wood stockings are ...

 My mother hoarded art materials.  But she would postpone painting them. She was firmly convinced that painting was a fun activity, only des...

  My house looks like Halloween.  Not because of decorating, either.  I used to love decorating for every holiday on the calendar.  I have h...

The right frame can make a painting into a masterpiece.  My late mother taught me that.  I remember making twice yearly trips to a local fra...

As an artist and decorative painter, I have used a LOT of different varnishes. As a result, if there is a problem to be had with a varnish,...

  YES It's Art! I started out as as decorative painter.  My late mother was a decorative painter.  She was, in fact, very active in the ...

  Everyone has told me I should offer painting parties as a way to supplement my starving artist's income .   I have put in hours online...