Well, it was a close race, but welcome, Elaine Beck! Readers have picked you for the interview! We're all so excited to have you on Shades of Art for — Heavens, yes! Thank you so much. You have no idea how excited I was when you dropped by and...

A bucket full of autumn questions... So many of the people I know enjoy both blog challenges, and the autumn! Why not...

Without a doubt, J. R. R. Tolkien, the famous author of The Lord of the Rings , was heavily influenced by Beowulf , the epic of the...

In an age where 'newer' is 'cooler,' updates are crucial and the newest styles have to be acknowledged as by far the best, it's easy to...

Over the past year, I have come to know and love a very dear family that resides in Virginia in a lovely place called Weeping Willow...

I know it was forever ago that I wrote the blog post When my Writing Exploded , but when I did, I promised that I would have a part two:...

I obviously missed most of summer, so pardon the suddenly summery-themed blog posts, while the weather is growing cooler, and everyone's...

Badminton with my siblings... Wild roses... Thunderstorms... And the window pane after... Freshly cut grass... Wild roses and gates......

The pianist, George Winston, and his method of performing serve as an excellent example to us who struggle with enjoying each moment that...

If you follow my blog, chances are you're a creator. You might be a writer, a musician, or an aspiring film director. You might have...