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Executive Sweet

by | Apr 19, 2016 | Art Instruction, Motivational, Portraiture, World View

I recently had the privilege of being in attendance as my portrait was presented at a very swanky event in Detroit. The Karmanos Cancer Institute honored their outgoing Chair with an oil portrait at their annual gala. It was well received, judging from the applause....

The Forgotten

by | Apr 8, 2016 | CSA Advocacy, Fine Art, Motivational, Uncategorized, World View

I find it appalling that we have forgotten Haiti. It is astounding how quickly the child sexual abuse epidemic has fallen off our radar. It’s horrendous that the Flint water crisis has already been brushed under the rug and forgotten. And there is a continuous...

I See Blue

by | Mar 24, 2016 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, World View

Watch a short film about the color blue: I’ve noticed some artists tend to favor a certain color. Taking a very wide view, I’ve even noticed certain cities tend to shy away from certain colors or favor others. It seemed every artist in New Orleans started...

Under a Bushel

by | Mar 4, 2016 | Art Instruction, Motivational, Portraiture, World View

I’ve always believed God has a way of bringing certain talents to light. Experience tells me that everyone has gifts, areas of exceptional insight, something many people refer to as “talent.” Some know their purpose from an early age.  My sister...

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