THE PAINTING Last week I was able to take a trip to one of my favorite places, Malibu. My intent was to take photographs that I could then paint as I did not have time to do some plein air. I decided to stop at the lagoon which is located close to the Malibu Pier,Continue reading “The Malibu Lagoon”
Author Archives: wendy brown
New Book Release
EXCITING NEWS I will have a new book available on Amazon soon! The official release date is October 28th and I have been busy preparing. The book will be a collection of my oil paintings of Southern California. It will first be released in ebook form and later in paperback. It will be the firstContinue reading “New Book Release”
Varsity Tennis
Making the Team I grew up in a small fishing village in Washington state. In my small town at the time there was one stop light, party line telephones, and not a lot for a teenager to do. My family joined the local tennis club and I began to play regularly. When I started highContinue reading “Varsity Tennis”
Product Review: Gamsol
Gamsol is an odorless mineral spirit used in oil painting much like turpentine. Traditionally turpentine was used in oil painting but posed problems due to the toxic odor. It is why I put off painting with oils for years. It seemed like such a hassle and strong odors bother me and make me nauseous. WhenContinue reading “Product Review: Gamsol”
A & B Hardware
HOW DOES AN ARTIST CHOOSE WHAT TO PAINT? As an artist most of my paintings reflect something about my life. I choose subjects from where I live and my surroundings or where travel as a souvenir of my journey. I am mostly a plain air painter meaning I paint what I see. It is notContinue reading “A & B Hardware”
Maxcy’s Grill
A few weeks ago I was out running errands and decided to stop and get some lunch. There was a diner nearby called Maxcy’s Grill. I was delighted by the old diner feel that you don’t really come across too often anymore. After ordering at the counter I sat at a booth and waited forContinue reading “Maxcy’s Grill”
Human Trafficking
WHAT IS HUMAN TRAFFICKING? What exactly is Human Trafficking? It has a broader definition than most people realize and it once happened to me. I survived my ordeal, but the aftermath lingers on. I am writing this to bring attention to the issue and to let people know what to do if they recognize it.Continue reading “Human Trafficking”
The Ups and Downs of Investing in Crypto Currency
TAKING THE PLUNGE A couple of months ago I finally took the plunge and invested in cryptocurrency. What a ride it has been. I am a believer in multiple streams of income, especially being an artist with an indefinite monthly income. I have been successful investing on the stock market and wanted to add cryptoContinue reading “The Ups and Downs of Investing in Crypto Currency”
Lemon Cupcakes Brighten the Day
I was feeling a little down in the dumps today and racked my brain for something fun to do that wasn’t too difficult. I knew I had a box of lemon pound cake sitting in my cupboard and decided to make cupcakes. Now I am an artist by trade and cooking and baking to meContinue reading “Lemon Cupcakes Brighten the Day”
The Key to Reaching Your Goals
– REACHING YOUR GOALS After you write down and identify your goals, you now need to reach those goals. Whether you are part of a large corporation or self employed and everything in between, the process is the same. Getting everyone on the same page. CREATING A MISSION STAEMENT Creating a mission statement not onlyContinue reading “The Key to Reaching Your Goals”
Wendy B’s Studio 