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…
What’s the “More” behind the “Prints”?
You'll notice on my website that I sell prints of my artworks but did you realize it is much more than just prints? The art prints come in the form of canvas, prints on special…
Celebrity Portraits – When and Why?
I have just finished my latest celebrity portraits of the TV Show, Friends. Click on the image below to purchase your prints or even Coffee Mugs or T-Shirts of these portraits. Quite a few people have…
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…
What Makes You Call Yourself an Artist?
Artist - conjures up many ideas. To some, you picture a renegade crazy artist hold up in a studio with one ear and a brush in one hand and one in mouth busily making strokes…
I’m An Artist, Leave Me Alone
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", 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…