30 in 30 : Week 2

In the beginning of April, I challenged myself to paint 30 paintings in 30 days. Week one was filled with insight. It was all about not thinking and just painting. Week two brought different challenges. Those obstacles I call life were cutting into my art time. Weekend houseguests put painting on the back burner for … More 30 in 30 : Week 2

The Show

So you want to have an art show. What artist doesn’t! Unless you are lucky enough to have a gallery represent you, finding our own venue is how we, as self-representing artists, get our work in front of an audience. I am a self-representing artist. It’s up to me to find a venue and then … More The Show

Why that one?

For me, as an artist, the ultimate compliment comes when someone purchases one of my paintings. When I sold my very first painting I sent a text to a successful artist friend with the news. He replied “Excellent! Sales are validating”. He expressed exactly what I was feeling. Someone appreciated my art enough to purchase … More Why that one?

Keep it Simple

I have always been an artistic person. All types and styles of art interest me and over the years I have explored many of them. In high school, art class was my favorite. I recall one particular drawing I did during a class. It was of a lamppost that could be seen from the art … More Keep it Simple