Loss, a Kitten and a Blue Light Special
Last week I taught my portrait workshop on pastels. We had great models and I had brought in some original portraits. A few artists then asked me to bring in more “figurative” works that I had created. So while perusing the boxes in my studio space where most of my...Recent Posts
Flashbacks
As of this morning I have two girls in college...»>
The Power of Pastel in Action
So last week was my first "Power of Pastel" Workshop at Sweetwater Center for the Arts...»>
Brushes, Bugs and Bridges
Plein-air and me? Oh man... I thought I would share some pics and struggles from the last week.»>
Walking in the Leaves
Recently someone asked me if I had a plan for my career now going forward. Goals for awards, shows etc... in other words, what does success look like to me now?»>
Chocolate Snob
Chocolate is my friend. Well, maybe we are a bit too close when I see photos of myself.»>
ALL the Colors
Last week I was in Iowa City. I took my daughter to college orientation for the University of Iowa. My days with her home all the time are numbered, and soon it will just be my son and I. On …»>
Joy
"Painting a landscape is illusionary... like trying to catch rainbows..." - Phil Salvato»>