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

Like most people, I love the thought of immediate gratification. I want everything to come to me easily and quickly.  But as I get older, I realize that sometimes you... 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

Limoncello icy cold Italian lemon liqueur served as an after-dinner apéritif. (Also, a great additive to fruity desserts and martinis!) We have experienced an unusual winter here in Virginia –... 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

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

I enjoy my own sense of humor.  (See About page) I laughed the entire time I was painting the bird’s butt onto the abstract background. The impetus of this painting... Read More

From the minute we first wake up in the morning until our head hits the pillow again at night, we spend our day – sometimes mindlessly – making choices.  Black... Read More

It’s coming up on the New Year – it’s a time of reflection on the old and planning for the new.  I keep a document on my computer that contains... Read More