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Hired Gun

by | Jul 30, 2019 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View

Many know me mostly for my commission portraits. Does that make me a hired gun? Before I dig into that, here’s a gentle reminder that I am free to paint whatever strikes my fancy, including commission portraits! Nonetheless, I invite you to take a short journey...

Are We Dead?

by | Jul 17, 2019 | CSA Advocacy, Motivational, Uncategorized, World View

Ever notice it’s always the other people who are dead inside? They are always the sheep, blithely following. Never us. The thought occurred to me that maybe we are them. It’s a theme I’ve been exploring, mostly because of the ever growing political...

Selling ART in ALT Spaces

by | Jul 15, 2019 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational

I’m not a big fan of showing art in alternative spaces, such as restaurants or bars. The main reason is that there rarely is a staff focused/trained on/in selling art. It is usually an after thought. They are there to sell food and/or drinks. But sometimes,...

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