Now that the Christmas gifts have been opened, » Read More
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John's Blog
The devolution of St. Nick
The rotund, jolly old guy with rosy cheeks, » Read More
A Christmas prayer – 2018
May the peace of God that » Read More
One-of-a-kind Christmas specials
I am pleased to offer for the first time » Read More
Overcoming the difficulties of plein air painting
Painting outdoors in the open air can be » Read More
Motivation, process, and titles
Those of us who have had children and now have » Read More
Thanksgiving 2018
Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the » Read More
Honor, glory and praise
I posted a painting on Facebook a few weeks ago titled, » Read More
New video; new gallery
It’s been a long time in coming, but » Read More
The teaching of Charles Hawthorne
Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872-1930) was born in Illinois but » Read More
Common faults found in paintings
You’ve probably heard the saying, » Read More
Death Row and my last meal
I’m sitting here on death row for some unjust reason. I told them » Read More