I took a terrific workshop this weekend with Lisa Daria Kennedy, who (having survived cancer as a young adult) resolved to create one painting every day — and she’s done it for 10 years straight. I have only ever painted in watercolor and she teaches acrylics — also a water-based medium, but quick drying and similar to oil in appearance. Learning something new is exciting and frustrating. Here is one of the paintings I made in the workshop, of peonies.