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Fame

by netGALAXY Studios | 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...

Quench Project Update

by netGALAXY Studios | 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...

Politics and Religion

by netGALAXY Studios | Jan 12, 2015 | Fine Art, Motivational, Uncategorized, World View

Excerpt from “Quench” 2015 (page 24) These are the two topics my father warned me never to discuss at a cocktail party or on Facebook. Of course, my dad died before social media took over as the agglutinate of politics and religion. Blithely ignoring his...

Rite of Passage Portraits

by netGALAXY Studios | Dec 19, 2014 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View

Graduating Sisters In yet another Christmas 2014 portrait, this one celebrates the graduation of Hannah (from college) and Lillian (from high school). This is a wonderful time to have an oil portrait. This rite of passage portrait celebrates the graduation of two...

The Young Family Portrait

by netGALAXY Studios | Dec 19, 2014 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View

I wanted to capture the energy and playfulness of these energetic children and the fun of being on the beach. I enjoy the juxtaposition of formality against the relaxed casualness of informal poses in a natural setting. The glimmer of late summer sunlight shimmers...

Retro Portrait

by netGALAXY Studios | Dec 18, 2014 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View

Among the many portrait commissions I’m finishing in time for Christmas is this little gem. “Dodo” was created from a photograph taken in the 1930s. I wanted to capture the feel and painting sensibility of that period as I worked. The client has...

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