An American icon of TV sitcoms, The Beverly Hillbillies was broadcast on CBS from 1962 to 1971. The series idea was based on an actual family who lived in Beverly Hills, California, the McMurray’s. That…
I Am My Brother’s Keeper
This painting is graphic and it is graphic on purpose. It should haunt you, it should shock you, it should make you think. This is not a religious painting and that is one thing that…
TV Sitcom, All in the Family
My next TV sitcom painting falls in line with the previous Celebrity TV sitcom painting of "The Jeffersons" in 2019. "All in the Family" was the TV sitcom that gave rise to "The Jeffersons" as…
TV Sitcom with Social Awareness
My last painting of the year highlights one of the most iconic and ahead of its time TV comedy shows, The Jeffersons. Although this celebrity painting may have not been the first to feature an…
Cruise Ship Art Auctions – Buyer Beware
For those who have ever been on a Cruise, one of the onboard ship events are the Art Auctions. They predominantly feature the same artists on ship as well as on their on-land Galleries. There…
The Fallen, An Allegorical Tale
My final painting of the year has been one that was started in early 2016 and finally completed this past month. Although I had the two main characters down, I didn't settle on what symbolic…
Symbolism Behind The Venerated Virgin
As some people may know, a lot of my paintings, particularly the larger religious paintings incorporate more than meets the eye. My artistic influence for these paintings originates with my interest in Salvadore Dali. He…
The Message Behind “The Youngest Bridesmaid”
On the surface of my latest painting, "The Youngest Bridesmaid", 30x24, 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…