Well, 2100 entries, 800 participants, and six categories later, my painting “Winter’s Dance” was awarded » Read More
2012 ARC Salon selects winners
John's Blog
Independence Day 2012. Really?
Two hundred and forty-six years ago on July 2, 1776, Congress of the United Colonies adopted a resolution of political independence, meaning that the 13 colonies believed they had a right to be free and independent States…absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown. » Read More
Andy Thomas Interview
I first met Andy Thomas more than 20 years ago while participating in the Midwest Gathering of the Artists Show in Carthage, MO. His talent was obvious, so to see his career explode » Read More
Reality Sets In
“Approved” art of the last 100 years proves destructive
When I was in college in the 1960’s, having decided to become an artist, there was a distinguishable antagonism and snobbery, from those » Read More
Denise LaRue Mahlke Interview
I first met Denise several years ago in Arkansas where I was teaching a workshop. She didn’t need to be there, but it’s a testament to her desire to always learn and grow as an artist that put her in the class. She was good then, but
San Gimignano
28 May 2007: Italy…..At 1:30 PM we left for the small, medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano. The walled town is located between Siena and Florence, in the province of Siena in Tuscany, and is known for its many towers. There were originally 72 towers, built by wealthy families to show off their wealth and influence in the area. » Read More
Plein Air Southwest Salon 2012
…and the winner is » Read More
Douglas Fryer Interview
What is it that attracts us to a particular artist’s work and not that of another? » Read More
John McCartin Interview
“I see my role as an artist, to convey to the viewer what I see and perhaps what I feel, and in so doing, stir the heart and » Read More
30th Anniversary Show
The 30th Anniversary Show currently on view at the Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art in San Antonio, TX is spectacular. The show » Read More
Art Journey America: Landscapes
FW Media’s North Light Books has just released a new book, Art Journey America: Landscapes. I was one of 89 landscape painters invited to participate. Only in America was selected to be represented in this beautiful, nicely designed book. » Read More
Hark! The angels are singing
Hark the herald angels sing
“Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled”
Joyful, all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim:
“Christ is born in Bethlehem”
Hark! The herald angels sing
“Glory to the newborn King!”
Christ by highest heav’n adored
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a Virgin’s womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald angels sing
“Glory to the newborn King!”
Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
Ris’n with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing
“Glory to the newborn King!”
That pretty much says it
May you have a blessed Christ -mas