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The Art of Empathy

by delta | Jan 12, 2018 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View

My goal when I approach a portrait, either commissioned or non-commissioned, is to exercise empathy. My job is to relate to my subject, to feel what they feel, as I am expressing it in paint. The way I practice empathy in a realistic rendering is to be honest, without...

The Choice of Faith

by delta | Dec 19, 2017 | Fine Art, Motivational, World View

We talk about having faith in ourselves, as in, “I have faith in myself.” But what is that? What is this thing we call our self? We think of it as something encased inside our body. Many of us believe it actually is our body. We refer to this thing as...

Spiritual Warfare

by delta | Aug 9, 2017 | Fine Art, Motivational, Theatre Related, Uncategorized, World View

Today, on the way to the WCBD News 2 for an interview (below) to plug the closing night conversation around my exhibit, “The Quench Project and the Mire of Desire,” my son asked me if I’d rather be famous or have a lot of money. My answer surprised...

Capturing a Killer – Westof Magazine

by delta | Aug 5, 2017 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Uncategorized, World View

Cover Story in Westof Magazine on August 2, 2017. more information about the event. more information about the Exhibit more information about The Quench Project see Courtroom sketches from the Dylann Roof Trial. ...

Preaching to the Choir

by delta | Aug 4, 2017 | Art Instruction, CSA Advocacy, Motivational, Random Favorites, Uncategorized, World View

Congratulations! If you’re reading this, that means you’re a member of the choir. We are the choir But are we just going to stand there and sing pretty? We are not sheep! What are we willing to DO to bring about real change in the world we are sharing?...

The Avant Garde vs Everyone Else?

by delta | Jul 29, 2017 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Uncategorized, World View

In recent years, Charleston has discovered the Avant Garde. It is very liberating when this freedom of expression comes to a city. Charleston is lucky to have great people and institutions leading the movement. City Gallery and Redux come to mind right away. More and...

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