by netGALAXY Studios | May 11, 2017 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, World View
As a promised followup to my recent Artfields 2017 wrap up I would like to share some radical ideas about the award system in art competitions that I think might lead to truly empowering artists in our society. If we really want artists to be the mirror of society...
by netGALAXY Studios | May 9, 2017 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Uncategorized, World View
Art as an Interruption Artfields 2017 was, as always, an inspiring experience. Cate and I love going to Lake City, SC and talking about the meaning and role of art in our society. I strongly believe Artfields and the other mega award shows, like ArtPrize in Grand...
by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 10, 2017 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, World View
When I was president of WCCAHH I noted there were over 600 arts organizations in Wayne County, many with very similar missions and visions. I wondered how we could get them to combine efforts and resources to create a more meaningful impact on the community. That...
by netGALAXY Studios | Jan 6, 2017 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites, Uncategorized, World View
Tragically, most people are more interested in what Roof is going to say or do. “how is he reacting?” But the real stories are those of the survivors. So today, my focus is really on the amazing people, over 8 witnesses thus far, who are survivors, family...
by netGALAXY Studios | Jan 6, 2017 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View
Today was a juxtaposition of shocking evidence that Roof had written another manifesto in prison, drawing Nazi symbols on his shoes, shoes he was wearing in court as recently as this week. This was interspersed between more beautiful and moving testimony about the...
by netGALAXY Studios | Oct 5, 2016 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites, World View
I must admit I was a little nervous going in, but my adjunct professorship at Charleston Southern University has been a true pleasure for me. Not only are the Drawing 1 & 2 students eager learners but they are some of the most gentle, fun-loving students...
