Pastimes Posts
Art History 101 :: Thomas Gainsborough
Our May birthday celebration blog features the inimitable master painter, Thomas Gainsborough. When you think of elegance, emotion, and effortless brushwork, Thomas Gainsborough is that artist. Born in May 1727 in Sudbury, Gainsborough showed an early gift for drawing...
May 2026 Student of the Month • Luda S.
We’re kicking off our May Student of the Month spotlight in a big way, and trust us, this one is special. Meet Luda S. - a dedicated artist celebrating her second Virtual Solo Art Show and an incredible 10-year journey at Pastimes for a Lifetime. That kind of...
Art Product Review • Strathmore Toned Gray Paper
We're excited for our April Art Product Review (no foolin')! If you’re looking to elevate your drawings with depth and atmosphere, toned paper can be a game-changer, and Strathmore Toned Gray Paper is a favorite among artists for good reason. Unlike traditional white...
April 2026 Student of the Month • Marlowe C.
Our April Student of the Month features 10-year-old art student, Marlowe C.! After studying at Pastimes for just 2 years, she has already completed courses in Graphite 101, Graphite 102 and Oil Pastel 101, and is currently studying Watercolors 201. Marlowe's younger...
March Student of the Month • Ryder W.
We're excited to feature 17-year-old art student, Ryder W. as our March Student of the Month! He has completed courses in both Graphite 101 and Graphite 102. Ryder's sister, Naomi has also been studying with Founder/Instructor of Pastimes, Linda Wehrli, for several...
Music History 101 :: Frédéric Chopin
At Pastimes for a Lifetime, we love sharing stories of musicians whose lives shaped their art in extraordinary ways. Chopin wasn’t just a virtuoso; he was an exile, a romantic, a patriot, and a quiet revolutionary who transformed the piano into the most intimate...
Art History 101 :: Chiaroscuro Art
We're doing something a little different with our February Art History blog; instead of featuring a famous artist, we're exploring a classic technique: chiaroscuro! This is one of the most powerful and enduring techniques in art history, helping artists create drama,...
February 2026 Student of the Month • Constonsa A.
Our February 2026 Student of the Month Blog features our dedicated Zoom student, Constonsa A! She's been studying virtually with veteran art instructor Linda Wehrli since June 2020! She Zooms in every Saturday from sunny Margate, Florida, and has completed courses...
Music History 101 :: Guiomar Novaes
Our first Music History 101 blog of 2026 features one of the great pianists of the early 20th century, Guiomar Novaes! My boss, Linda Wehrli, discovered a KUSC link to their interview with Jon Batiste, wherein he mentions Brazilian pianist Guiomar Novaes. She was...
December 2025 Student of the Month • Sumeet V.
We're wrapping up 2025 with a December Student of the Month Blog featuring Sumeet V.! Can you believe he has been studying with veteran art instructor, Linda Wehrli for 12 years?! Not surprisingly, he has completed our courses in Graphite, Oil Pastel, Watercolor,...
About the Founder
I’ve been committed to continuing lifelong learning and inspiring creative thinking through art and music since 1989. I’d love to meet you! You’re welcome to chat with me on Zoom or stop by the studio. Just shoot me an email at Linda@pastimesinc.com and I’ll be glad to set up a mutually convenient time.Click to continue →
