I’d been playing around with this idea for a while until my husband asked that I paint it for him because the feeling it conveys – being lost and needing rescue – seems to be universal right now. But know that I care and thank you for taking the time to watch. ❤️️ #oilpastels youtu.be/JQ49ABEFrGo

So you work your ass off for years, save a little money, and pay your bills and taxes. BUT... for some reason, we "need" to cut interest rates for people and companies who live above their means (borrowers). I just don't get it. Shouldn't folks who are smart with their funds be the winners here...?

For those of you who can't make it to San Diego to see the Art Noir show featuring one of my paintings... youtu.be/MW6xxgl1HBI?...

Congratulations Susan Crawford. Now maybe folks will tell Musk and Trump what their parents should have told them decades ago: sit down and shut up.

Or that he was so stupid he paid off a porn star... Or asked the prez of Ukraine to lie about his political opponent for self-benefit... Or broke his marital vows to three wives... Or sued Fordham to keep his academic records sealed... Or STILL says HE wrote "The Art of the Deal"...

Looking to retire in Florida? We inherited MIL's 2 BR/2 bath bungalow in Bradenton. Close to shopping & Pittsburgh Pirates spring training. NEVER flooded/damaged in all her yrs there. Sound. New water heater. Needs decor facelift. Asking $135K. *Reasonable* offers 👌. www.bhgre.com/fl/bradenton...

Woke up. 🌞Took a sip of coffee. 🍜Checked my email. ✉ AND FOUND OUT MY PIECE, "SHE KNOWS," WAS ACCEPTED INTO A SAN DIEGO GALLERY ART NOIR/PULP ART EXHIBITION!!! 🎉🎉🎉 One of 44 pieces selected out of 150 entries. Yep. I'm on Cloud 9. #painting #art #artist #exhibition #gallery

I'm so happy to announce my newly revamped show, "Stephanie's Positively Pointless Podcast" (formerly "Stephanie Hoover Has That Story.") This first ep is about failure - and Boudica. Join my search for the positive in even the worst that life throws at you. youtu.be/D7SRPkd38Go

Social media "likes" are okay... but nothing matches the special joy of receiving a handwritten thank you card. My multi-lingual thank you card is sure to be appreciated by everyone. For more information, visit: stephaniehooverart.com/multi-lingua...

Mock-ups & edits seem ENDLESS when I'm creating my direct mail catalogs & fliers. BUT they're worth it in the end. My newest mailer goes out this weekend. 5 all-new products I'm really proud of featuring my original art, illustrations & caricatures. Now... back to the edits. 🤓 stephaniehooverart.com

According to the AP, "Trump says he’s given advisers instructions for Iran to be ‘obliterated’ if it assassinates him." Because this dimwit actually thinks he'd be president WHILE DEAD. It's one giant comedy show, folks.

Trump pretends to understand aviation while calling altitude "height" and blaming everyone including Buttigieg for the air disaster that he supposedly just prevented a week ago by executive order.

So far this disgusting excuse for a president has blamed Obama, Biden, Buttigieg and disabled people for the tragedy on the Potomac - not the fact that the few appointees he's actually picked are woefully unqualified. Oh yeah, and he had to bring everything to political pettiness. Despicable.

Tomorrow is the first day of Trump's lame duck presidency. Four years of chaos, but no chance for re-election. And likely a Dem wave in the mid-terms. Why is every grown-ass man in this country afraid of a guy who likely won't make it through his final four years in office? Just say no to this fool.

We tried to make America great again. But people voted for you anyway.

It's at times like these when one realizes the deep void Matt Gaetz has left in Congress. (She said with so much sarcasm her tongue burned.)

Meghan Markle coming to Netflix with a new lifestyle/cooking show...?!?! Well, 2025 is certainly starting off MUCH better than I thought it would. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Meghan and Harry.

FINALLY got the first 4 products uploaded to my new website. Hope to add at least 6 more tomorrow. My first direct mail catalog is going out next week. Glad I started this whole project four weeks ago or I'd still be trying to figure out what a catalog is, LOL. stephaniehooverart.com

The moment Trump is sworn in he becomes a lame duck president. Can't be re-elected. Four years till he's finally done. Why is ANYONE afraid of him?

Spent the day making handmade envelopes from clean, safe recycled materials like grocery bags. Those who signed up for my January '25 catalog will see them first hand. In the meantime I'm proud of my small part in making the planet a little more habitable for my granddaughter. #handmade #art

The entire mock-up of my January 2025 calendar is finished and it's being printed! The binding is hand-stitching (like my journals!) and there's a free gift in every catalog. These are sent direct mail so if you want one, send your preferred mailing address to: [email protected].

Title: "Waiting for a Friend." Approximately 16" x 20". One of my favorite works: a painting of my son looking for his friends on a lonely summer day. Oil pastel on velour paper (one of my two favorite surfaces, the other being Murano 40% cotton paper.) #oilpastel #oilpastelart #portraits #art

But... I thought Trump had a "mandate"...?

We're not subjecting ourselves to Twitter. If you still are, you're a glutton for punishment.

A few years ago, when I first retired from research and nonfiction writing and started my transition to an art career, I did pet portraits. Don't do them anymore (with rare exception) but came across one of my early commissions. Must say: I still like it. Say hi to Pearl.

So, I saw a tip that seems worthy. With Trumpers starting to roll to BlueSky it won't be long until they start trolling. Instead of immediately blocking them, MUTE them first. That's apparently the more complete way to remove MAGA from your timeline.

Color me SHOCKED (not).

Happy Thanksgiving to all - no matter how you celebrate it, or who you celebrate it with.

Trump says he negotiated a deal with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. My guess is - like any woman worth her salt - she told him EXACTLY how things were going to work. Anyone else interested in taking that bet...?

You can soon add "no teeth" to the list of issues I have with the folks of Florida. www.npr.org/sections/sho...

I'm a "draw first, paint second" artist. This is a snippet of my drawing for a piece that will be called "How Do You Like My Goggles, Granny?" that I'm entering into a gallery call for entries. First thing I was taught: start with a good drawing; end with a great painting.

Question to my fellow artists: do any of you work with water soluble oils on a regular basis and, if so, what's your best tip? Also, do any of you use walnut oil with them?

Look. I know Trump won. But hearing Republicans say he has a "mandate" because he got the majority of America's votes...? Factually inaccurate, right?

Why does an artist's palette always look like a crime scene?

So, if Gaetz becomes attorney general - who is operating the guardrails because this just can't be left unchecked.

I'll NEVER post more than one "salesy" thing per month so please don't block me cuz you think I'm just trying to hustle a buck, LOL. So proud to introduce my 2024 holiday card. After the election I had to remind myself to find JOY wherever I could. Thought others could use that reminder too.

So Trump has fallen below 50% of the popular vote. Thoughts invited: do you think it matters?

Any of my fellow artists stocking up on supplies before Trump's tariffs kick in...? I'm getting deliveries right and left. Who knows what supplies will cost in a few months. 😕

The recount here in Pennsylvania is expected to cost $1M. If it means that every vote is counted (and if Casey beats McCormick fair and square) I say it's a bargain.

Let's see ... First post SOOOO here goes... I'm a full-time artist and illustrator (and retired nonfiction author who did a little television work as well.) Yeah, I may try to sell my stuff every now and then. I'm also a hard-core lib with the brains to back it up. Wanna be friends?