by | Feb 2, 2015 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View
From “Point of Art” published in 2007, now available as a Second Edition A couple years back the Detroit Artists Network (DAN) met to discuss ways to promote Detroit artists. The question came up: what is the “it” of Detroit art (#itofart)? Most cities...
by | Feb 1, 2015 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View
There is no such thing any more as a “famous artist.” There are only those artists you know who move, touch and inspire you and those you don’t. Those folks out there you see on TV or in Art in America are not your folks. You have no relationship...
by | Jan 30, 2015 | Art Instruction, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
Dr. Valarie Parisi Recognized with a portrait I’ve been working hard, putting the finishing touches on this portrait. I love this painting and am very excited about it being presented in May. The portrait honors Dr. Valarie Parisi for her years of service as Dean of...
by | Jan 27, 2015 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
I am setting up exhibition dates beginning May 1 and speaking dates for after March 1. I am beginning the painting phase now. The recent influx of commission portraits has lead to a delay from my target date. But of course, I’m not complaining. I am blessed...
by | Dec 17, 2014 | Art Instruction, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View
Talent has more to do with our ability to to assimilate and integrate new information into what we already know than any special genetic predisposition. Some are quicker on the uptake. But often these people lose interest in their natural abilities. Those who...
by | Nov 26, 2014 | Art Instruction, CSA Advocacy, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
More rough draft from my journal in Haiti. . . I was in lock down at the Watermission compound in Porta Prince for the weekend so I decided to make the best use of time by painting a 12′ mural knockoff of da Vinci’s The Last Supper (slightly less than...
