Back when I was in art school in the 'old' days of art and graphic design, we were told that it was OK to be different than everyone else; we were artists! We could dress,…
Creativity Took a Break?
Although I haven't posted about painting in a while, in fact, it's actually been since about November that I put paint onto a canvas; this doesn't mean that I haven't been creative. Although it may…
Where’ve You Been?
So it's been awhile and you all who follow may know that I don't let this much time lapse, especially when posting my painting updates! So where have I been? Well since about March I…
The Message Behind “The Youngest Bridesmaid”
On the surface of my latest painting, "The Youngest Bridesmaid", 30x20, Oil on Panel, it looks innocent enough. It shows two little girls in gowns on a special occasion. At the foot of the youngest child…
Completion of ‘The Doll Maker from Cabo’
Last week I wrote about my journey painting my latest portrait, "The Doll Maker from Cabo". This week I'll continue my thoughts as I completed the portrait. Progress shots appeared on my Facebook Fan Art Page…
The Making of ‘The Doll Maker From Cabo’
Recently I finished my painting, "The Doll Maker from Cabo". It's an oil painting on Belgian Linen Canvas, 30x24. I posted progress shots on my Facebook page but I thought you may be interested in my thought…
Art + Wine = The Perfect Companions
Don't forget about this special promotion for the month of May only. All orders on my Fine Art Prints website come with a $100 gift certificate good towards your first purchase of wine on NakedWines.com!…
Pillows and Phone Cases, Oh My
Did you know that not only can you purchase posters and prints of most of my artwork, but you can get my artwork on Notecards, Throw Pillows and iPhone or Android Phone Cases and even…
Technology and the Artist; Has it made Life…
As an artist in the 21st century, technology has become a necessary evil. I wrote in a previous article how artists in the past embraced new tools to help them in making better art. This…
Really I’m Not a Prude … Well Maybe
I do appreciate so many forms of art and I admire so many forms of art but pure nudity in art, well I'm not sure how much of it I can view. Should I peek,…