by netGALAXY Studios | Jun 17, 2018 | Motivational, World View
The right talks a lot about realists, that the POTUS is a decisive, bold, practical leader because he stands up to our allies and reaches out with respect to despots. But so far at least, he has conceded much and gained little in return. They think this behavior...
by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 16, 2018 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Random Favorites, World View
I love being an artist. It is a privilege. In recent years, however, it has also become a luxury. In fact it has become a vanity. It used to be that vanity galleries, founded by the super rich as tax shelters, were the rare. Nowadays, vanity galleries and coops seem...
by netGALAXY Studios | Jan 18, 2018 | Motivational, World View
Much has been said about DJT’s intelligence, or lack thereof. I think we can concede he is a very smart man, as he so often feels compelled to remind us. But as some people are smart with numbers or in their musical ability, Trump is smart in his own unique way. DJT...
by netGALAXY Studios | 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...
by netGALAXY Studios | 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...
by netGALAXY Studios | 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...
