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A Common Vision

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...

Drawing Through Tears

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...

Prayer of Redemption

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...

CSU Progress Report

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...

Quick Sketch and Mobile Painting Parties

by netGALAXY Studios | Oct 1, 2016 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View

I did my first Mobile Painting Party, where I packed up all the materials and traveled to a client location where they could painting and party in comfort. It worked out so well, I am now making that option available to others. My painting party experiences are fun,...

Dylann Roof Courtroom Sketches

by netGALAXY Studios | Sep 28, 2016 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View

I spent this past Monday sketching at the Dylann Roof jury selection hearing at the federal court, in Charleston, SC. I will likely be producing more sketches during the upcoming trial as well. It should be noted from the start how cool that in the age of digital...

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