Sigh! I’m fine. Honest.  I’ve been stressing myself out lately.  Pushing myself to produce more art and then not being satisfied with pieces and setting them aside….which, causes more stress. ... Read More

I’m a person who is prone to self-reflection.  Possibly too much self-reflection.  Today I’m thinking about how my father impacted my life.  He didn’t appreciate art. It just didn’t catch... Read More

… with envy. I was recently in a gallery and stopped to admire a family of misty landscapes. They were all pretty big – like 3’ x 4’ pieces. They... Read More

I like to think that I’m not a violent person.   I grew up with a violent parent and early on made a conscious decision to not act out when... Read More

We’ve all heard the adage: “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” This idiom is often used as a means of telling people don’t be... Read More

When I was painting this piece I wasn’t really thinking about reaching my goals. I honestly was thinking, “This is a cool idea, I wonder if I can create it?”... Read More

I looked at my personal work load recently…. and realized that I have 19 finished pieces that I have neglected to write the blog posts for. Don’t get me wrong... Read More

2021 was a difficult year for many reasons. Looking forward to 2022 – I personally feel it’s time for a change. However, I think we can all agree that change... Read More

Turn and Face the Strange Many times (for me) seasonal changes become an involuntary period of reflection. This autumn season is no different from years gone by. I think it... Read More

I wonder: When we are born, are we given one key to happiness? Do we spend our time testing a whole ring of keys to find the right fit? Over... Read More