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Ego and Identity

by netGALAXY Studios | Sep 7, 2014 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View

We Place so much stock in our identities. Here are just a few of the millions of examples: “I am an artist,” “I am a loving person,” “I am a Christian,” “I am an American,” “I am gay,” “I am a...

Democritization of Art

by netGALAXY Studios | Jun 13, 2014 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Theatre Related, World View

In response to my recent posting on FB of this Stella Adler quote and describing those who don’t have something to contribute as fillers, a very wise, dear friend responded privately: “”Fillers?’ Not true, helpful, inspiring, necessary, or...

Maya and the Surviving Spirit

by netGALAXY Studios | May 29, 2014 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Theatre Related, Uncategorized, World View

We are Here In homage to this great life allow me to suggest that as creatives we all owe her a debt, that a woman who had to overcome such great odds to have her voice heard is an inspiration for all those who have ever been brave enough to put down on canvas a...

Passion, Vision and Goals

by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 9, 2014 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View

Being an Artist It’s absurd to expect yourself to be passionate about your art without knowing why you’re doing it. It’s the vision, not the idea of passion that inspires us. I write (paint, sing, act, dance, etc.) not to be a writer; I write...

Charleston Living – A Softer Touch

by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 8, 2014 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Theatre Related, World View

A Softer Touch Here is a readable .pdf of the recent article in Charleston Living, beautifully written by fellow art spirit, Jason Zwiker. Or if you prefer, just scroll down. I hope you will read and share the message of the article, which I think describes our...

Cate Portrait is Finished

by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 5, 2014 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Theatre Related, World View

Cate and Friends This portrait of my darling Cate depicts a world where all is well and all is one. Aside from completely repainting the face from the previous version, I have added 14 creatures to the painting, not including the Holy Spirit, seen in the upper right....

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