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...
by netGALAXY Studios | Jul 14, 2016 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Theatre Related, Uncategorized, World View
Today I am grateful for the gift of recognition. I have worked hard over my 38 year career and been richly rewarded in what may seem to the outside world a very storied career. While the stories have not always been pretty or pleasant, I am no less grateful to those...
by netGALAXY Studios | Jun 23, 2016 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
Cate and I had such a wonderful Artfields experience this year, as we do every year. I think what makes it such a great experience are the people and the inviting atmosphere. And yes, the really cool art. Since I was asked by the organizers to present my feedback and...
by netGALAXY Studios | Jun 22, 2016 | Art Instruction, Motivational, Portraiture
As part of my marketing plan, years ago, I was trying to really understand why people have their portraits painted. I was clear on why I did portraits but not so clear on what was in it for my clients. I decided to create this Feature/Benefits/Value Analysis to...
by netGALAXY Studios | 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....
by netGALAXY Studios | Mar 15, 2016 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Uncategorized, World View
I’ve been living a double life for sometime, painting what moves, touches and inspires me, while dutifully holding on to the moniker of being a professional artist. Today, I am giving up the identity of being a professional artist. Ironically, it is also the day...