Roberta Dyer Art

06/25/2026

Two new episodes of the Ancient Artist are now live, and I'd love for you to join me!

In Episode 3: Finding a Subject, I share some of the ways I discover inspiration and choose subjects that keep me excited to paint.

Then, in Episode 4: Start with Composition, Not Perfection, we explore why creating a strong composition is so much more important than trying to make everything perfect from the start.
If you're looking for a little inspiration or a fresh perspective, I hope you'll watch, subscribe, and let me know what you think!
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What should you paint? The better question is: what keeps calling y...

06/17/2026

New Episode Alert from The Ancient Artist!
Have you ever looked at your work and wondered, "How do I make it look more like me?"
In Episode 2, Finding Your Voice, I explore one of the most important...and often frustrating parts of the creative journey: developing a style that feels authentic and uniquely your own.
I'll share insights from my own artistic path, practical tips for discovering your visual voice, and why finding it has less to do with technique and more to do with paying attention to what keeps calling you back.
Whether you're just starting out or have been creating for years, this conversation is for you.

If you enjoy it, I'd love for you to subscribe, leave a comment and share it with a fellow artist.

Finding your voice as an artist sounds simple — until you realize i...

06/04/2026

The SDMA Artists Alliance is opening an amazing show this Saturday at Union Hall Gallery 5-9pm. I am honored to have been invited to be part of this courageous, innovative exhibition. When I dropped off my work yesterday I honestly was blown away with the bold creativity on display. You don’t want to miss this one. I felt like I was visiting LA!

05/26/2026

Odalisque. I’ve put my loose drawing against a hard edged background and I’m liking this modern representation of the recurring Odalisque theme in painting history that became popular in the 19th century. on paper

03/16/2026

WRATH. This has been a fun series to create, as well as a challenge to show the Seven Deadly Sins with a fresh look. Lots of thinking along with the usual struggle I have finding my way to a finish that satisfies me. I am almost happy with this last one, and a little sad the seven are finished. I looked at the Seven Virtues but they aren’t nearly as enticing!

03/13/2026

This is the perfect weekend to visit The Crow Show at the Studio Door! I am thrilled to be a part of it this year. 3867 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest. thestudiodoor.com.

03/13/2026

At the San Diego Watercolor Society this month. Make SDWS a stop when you are at Liberty Station!