April 11, 2018
The Artist Mirror
History has shown us the importance of the Artist reflecting society. It is the ultimate responsibility beyond the idyllic pictures that bring beauty into collector’s spaces. Like many of us; I have been affected by current events on countless important issues; racism, xenophobia, gun control, LGBT rights, misogyny ….. These
February 2, 2018
Art Exhibitions and the Intimidation Factor
I have shown work in and and attended many exhibitions, but even to this day; there is a great intimidation factor. It may be the hyper socializing; the apparent reason that the artwork takes second fiddle to being seen and heard…. It may be after creating in a fairly solitary
February 2, 2018
The Artist’s Life
My mornings are fairly predictable. I awake and walk the dog, make breakfast, and go into my studio. At that point the predictions stop as I start to work and even though I begin with a foundation for the composition of a piece, I welcome all the surprises the painting
February 2, 2018
The Why for Art
In this day of spontaneous imagery by anyone through a smart phone it is easy to wonder in what way that artists are still an important thread in the fabric of society…..? The answer remains, as it always has been, that those who devote their days and lives to creating
