Elisha Dasenbrock is an award winning, international watercolor artist. She paints with a limited palette on claybord. Dasenbrock graduated from the American Academy of Art in 2009 and has been painting professionally ever since.
“If you want to achieve greatness stop asking for permission.” –Anonymous Gunnar says, “Do we have to go through this every Monday? One of us has to adult and it isn’t going to be me. “
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing. — Abraham Lincoln Gunnar thinks there is something else you should be doing right now.
The secret to getting ahead is getting started. — Mark Twain This sunset says if you want a view like this, you better put your pants on and get to work.
Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. — Francis of Assisi “We’ll keep your spot warm. Bye.”
I recommend clicking on the first image and scrolling through the comic with the arrows on the side. If you can read my writing that is. If not, I have typed out the words below each image. Just click on any images that are for some reason, very tiny. Sorry […]
Here’s the link to my Studio Vox feature. I’m really excited about this write-up because they came to me. That always feels good. I found my old cell phone that acts as a hot spot so I can get online for a few posts here and there. I have very […]
The good news is that I was featured on Studiovox.com the other day. I’ll link later. Bad news, I messed up my phone and they can’t get me the color I want and if I wait a month I’ll save $50 anyway. Do don’t expect much from me over the […]
True success is figuring out your life and career so you never have to be around jerks. — John Waters Lola says, “Look, we can’t all play around in the dirt all day. Someone has to work. The heathens and I voted. It’s gonna be you.”
Can we talk? I mean, really talk? You may know, if you look slightly to your right, I wrote a book on how to buy art. Part of that very short book is discussing ways on not getting ripped off. Ask about materials, is there are guarantee, etc. I realized […]
Go for it now. The future is promised to no one. — Wayne Dyer Gunnar and Lola say, “Bye. The sooner you get to work, the sooner you can come play. We’ll keep the leaves warm for you.”
I worked all day on labels and a commission/workshop brochure. We’re talking 10 hours because I’m that kind of slow. 6 trial prints later and at least the labels are exactly how I want them. The dogs pointed out they had not been to the dog park since we’ve been […]
Rothko, Picasso, Pollock. Those poor guys. So misunderstood by the masses. I, and I’m sure you, have heard over and over how bad these artists are and a kid could do it, etc. Maybe even said it yourself. I know I hated Picasso. His figures were grotesque. I saw a […]
(Or the Tuesday after a holiday!) “People sell their souls by running away from the battles they know they should be fighting.” – Todd Henry Lola says, “Look, you have to work, but that doesn’t mean you can’t rub my belly too. You’re just being lazy.”
Buy Now Just put the finishing touches on this one. It has either been in my head or sitting in my RV waiting for me to wrap it up for months now. I’m happy to see it completed and I’ll be even happier to drop it off at […]
Who doesn’t love seeing unique RVs? I love the wooden one. Look at this guy, driving around with Da Vinci. Talk about the ideal co-pilot: You can see more of his sculptures here.
I can’t believe it is almost the middle of the month. I completely dropped the ball on the Monday Motivation post this week. I apologize. It will never happen again. I have been trying to post pictures of some RVs I’ve come across, but gmail is not cooperating. The only […]
The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. — H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Beasley says, “The only way I can be happy when you come home is if you actually go to work in the first place.”
If you sign up for my newsletter, you will receive a new wallpaper each month for your computer or tablet. This month’s is the above, without the pixelation, of course.