Ambrose McEvoy, Christian Schad, Meredith Frampton, Alice Neel, Max Beckmann, Sylvia Gosse, John Singer Sargent, Otto Dix, Tamara de Lempicka, Klimpt, Leonor Fini, Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo both. Etc. Etc. to get you started if you were looking for multiple visual rabbit holes today. I've been sitting with my 'reason why' I paint, and why I always gravitate to portraits. I'm... Continue Reading →
I've been mentally exhausted by the world. With the politics and social upheavals and natural disasters (personal and global). I'm tired. What can I say... So I've been keeping my head down, face pressed to warm wet earth (well not really but I want that visual in your mind, you are welcome), and I ask... Continue Reading →
Ok, Update from the last post, that painting is done. 24 x 30 inches, oil on linen, and you can see it first at Dark Love V: Forbidden Love at the Vanderelli Room, 218 McDowell St, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (map). Show opening is happening during Franklinton Friday, which is this Friday (February 9th). Here's a detail... Continue Reading →
About what… a week ago, I sketched out a friend for one of the larger (for me) oil paintings that I've done in a while. Sketch was done live (as is proper, always better to start these live) then photos were taken so I can finish back at my studio. Some of you might know... Continue Reading →
Another year in the books. I hope your holidays were festive and you have a lovely new year how ever you opt to spend it. Thanks for everyone who's subscribed to this blog/journal thing and folks who enjoyed my work. Thanks to people who've bought a painting or print, supported me via my online shop... Continue Reading →
Hey folks! I hope your holiday season has been festive so far. Quick update to share that I've been interviewed by Jim Coe about my creative philosophy. You can check that out over here. I've been dealing with personal and family stuff lately. But I'll do a proper update in the next few days. Ok... Continue Reading →
I'm beginning to advertise myself as a portrait artist again. This year has been an interior one, exploring my motivations, what I really gravitate to, what I want to say, and how in this capitalistic society do I make it work. So with that in mind, I want to talk about why I stopped commission... Continue Reading →
Well, I haven't posted in a proper minute. because I've been dealing with... things... So here's the thing. A question I ask myself occasionally is 'what would happen if I stoped censoring, said what was really on my mind? People would totally be down with that right? Who doesn't love honesty, a good vulgar rant?... Continue Reading →
I’ve been meaning to update this for over a week, but I’ve been so tired lately. I have a re-occurring sinus infection that’s.… occurring again. But happily I will be in insurance again thanks to the ACA ib January so that’s exciting. Open enrollment is going till the middle of December so if you’re a... Continue Reading →
