Portraiture Blog

Expressive Realism

Expressive Realism

"Looks like a photograph" Many people tell me paintings look like a photograph. While I know this is meant as a compliment, I would like to make the case that my work as painter is far deeper than a mere photograph, with apologies to fine art photographers everywhere....

Father’s Day

Father’s Day

Losing one's father is a sad moment in anyone's life, no doubt. But it is also a necessary and meaningful milestone. Even as we honor and acknowledge how much our fathers have done for us to make us the individuals we have become, we need to put in perspective the...

Patrick Duffy Portrait

Patrick Duffy Portrait

This past St Patrick's day was the big annual event at the Hibernia Society in Charleston. The Irish centered organization is a society, not a club, and is not affiliated with the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH). A National Historic Landmark, the Hibernian Hall was...

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Even in the rain, we persevere. What people dont realize, inside our tents its cozy and warm, even in a downpour. Its a great time to get intimate with the work. Were all open, rain or shine. So dont let a little rain upend your plans. This is the stuff they talk about in singles ads. I want to feel the rain on my face. Well heres your chance!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

Even in the rain, we persevere. What people don't realize, inside our tents it's cozy and warm, even in a downpour. It's a great time to get intimate with the work. We're all open, rain or shine. So don't let a little rain upend your plans. This is the stuff they talk about in singles ads. "I want to feel the rain on my face." Well here's your chance! ... See MoreSee Less

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