Last week I told of my return to California after 40+ years, » Read More
Painting Techniques
Painting in California
It was 43 years ago that I left California to begin a » Read More
How I created, “Sorrento Harbor”
One of the most touching moments I experienced while in » Read More
Extended analogous palette
Have you ever ventured out and attempted a painting using an » Read More
The dual roles of concept and imagination
I don’t think as artists that we give much thought to all the studies that have been done on the » Read More
Value of and technique for monochromatic block-ins
“I’d be bored to death if I had to work like that. I’m not » Read More
Creating “Destinies Paths”
Trains, like grain silos, hold a fascination for me. Like many young boys of my era, being a » Read More
“Coastline Dwellings” exposed
I am asked from time to time what the motivation is behind the paintings I choose to create. The motivation varies from painting to painting. It could be as » Read More
"Kissed by the Sun" reviewed
“All creative endeavor is toward a definite purpose. Therefore, » Read More
Experiencing an Artist Residency
Well, I just returned from a five-day Artist in Residence Program in Clarksville, TX. I was honored to be the first invited artist to set this newly established program in motion. The plan is to invite established and emerging artists to the area, provide a creative environment for them to work, and enrich the community through exposure to working artists. » Read More