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Cate Portrait is Finished
Cate and Friends This portrait of my darling Cate depicts a world where all is well and all is one. Aside from completely repainting the face from the previous version, I have added 14 creatures to the painting, not including the Holy Spirit, seen in the upper right....
Our Culture of Exceptionalism
I often wonder why I speak out, why I paint, why I write, sometimes, why I even bother waking up in the morning. It seems at times that nobody cares. I realize my blogs often disappear into the ether, sometimes completely unread, that what I'm burning to say means...
Fear and Bravery for the artist
Many people believe the following statement: "Real freedom is the absence of fear." I respectfully disagree. I tell my kids that fear is only step one. Step two is bravery. An absence of fear is probably not practical or even possible. Denial is rarely effective....
What is the Fair Market Value of Art?
How Do You Put a Value on Art? "Don't blame the marketing department. The buck stops with the chief executive." John D. Rockefeller I recently blogged about the valuation of art. Many find the commodification of one's creative output problematic. How can you put a...
Perception is Everything
Low-balling Art Is a Flop I've been running a little marketing experiment lately. I've been offering recent demo paintings for a much lower price than one might expect to pay at an art fair or even a framed print in a frame shop. Very often, these demo paintings...
Babies, Charcoal and Conte
Baby Portraits in Charcoal and Conte My dear friend Jason Zwiker asked me to create a couple charcoals sketches from photographs he had. I decided to go with the toned paper, with conte. I love the look of these drawings and am hoping to have the opportunity to more...
Right vs Left Brain Are One Brain
Who really knows their Right from their Left? The traditional Right vs Left brain conversation is not giving us the complete picture. New findings suggest that people are not necessarily more functional on one hemisphere of their brain over the other. I have done...
Latest MUSC Portrait
Dr. Janice Lage Portrait Presentation The portrait of Dr. Janice Lage, Chair of MUSC's Pathology Department, was recently added to their amazing collection, recognizing the service of the field's top doctors and those who have distinguished themselves in the Pathology...
Mountain Majesty Demo
Mountain Majesty, 16 x 20" oil on canvas, framed by the artist Here's the latest demo from a really fun painting party. I worked on it after everyone left, experimenting with some crazy colors to create a bit more vibration. I may have gone too far with crazy color,...
Double-Speak
Fight for Peace! There is an insane culture of Double-speak in this country. Following is by no means a complete list: We must . . . tolerate others’ intolerance. protect our freedom by curtailing others’ freedoms. protect our right to impede others’ rights. execute...
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted."The Fantasy" is a painting I've thought about for many years. How do I depict a defense mechanism? How do I paint the fantasy that ruled me for so many years? Well, this is what I came up with, along with accompanying story. #artastherapy #therapueticart #charlestonartist #lowcountryartist #dreamgirl #csa #defensemechanism #arttherapylife #discoveryarts #childhood #delusional #sexualabuseawareness #thestory #psychology #therapy #arttherapy maniscalcogallery.com/product/the-fantasy/ ... See MoreSee Less
This one is very spiritual for me. At a time when we need hope the most. That's why I painted, "The Hope."
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It is a placid, happy place of a princesses longing for love, perhaps longing for my love. I am the swan., meandering into the picture, hoping for meaning.For all my Detroiters I am looking forward to seeing you all in Royal Oak for a fun evening of art and conversation. ... See MoreSee Less
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