It's a beautiful and cool morning here, and I was all alone on the walking trail. In another hour this path will be filled with people walking six feet away from each other, and cyclists whizzing by. I was glad to get out and enjoy the peace.
2020-03-21 14:12:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Social distancing, and pacing in circles! There's got to be a little more to life, I just have to stay focused. I wanted to check in with everyone today, share how I am, and see how you are! Stay safe out there!
2020-03-21 03:17:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Some thoughts, inspiration and hopes as I keep my distance. I hope that everyone is doing well, and able to stay home as much as possible! Stay safe, dear ones!
2020-03-18 01:27:00 +0000 UTC View Post
It's nearly Summah, and I should make a decision about how the basement is furnished. Both options have pros and cons, but I probably won't be going to any public beaches or anything for a while. Maybe I should just rock it fuzzy this year. Opinions?
2020-03-16 23:04:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Throughout the ages, the human form has been inspiration for art. I often use myself as a model for my own art. I want to share moments of my own personal experience and as a result, I create many self portraits. I hope that when you see my art you will relate to the emotion within the piece. Thi...
2020-03-15 04:43:52 +0000 UTC View Post
I took just a moment while I was out filming to record a pleasant little poem. I hope that you enjoy it!
2020-03-13 02:21:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Just a short word on what's going on with me right now. Thanks for watching!
2020-03-12 22:57:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Well, it isn't finished. However I don't want to bore you supporters with the tiny subtle differences that will be taking place over the next few days. The next time you see it will be totally finished, but it's going to take a lot more work. Tiny things that I can see as I stan...
2020-03-10 03:16:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Time for some silly fun! It seems that my nipples have been taken over by a hostile force from another planet! They are glowing in an unnatural and alien way! Only click play if you're in the mood for something truly goofy. And if you are, enjoy!
2020-03-08 01:27:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is another fun project announcement from high in one of my hidden towers. Sorry about all the wind noise, but at least the sun has finally come out!
2020-03-07 02:29:31 +0000 UTC View Post
I took the reference photos for this piece back in January. The leaves were thick and crunchy underfoot! The texture of those leaves took a lot of my focus as I worked today. Just to make sure my progress didn't get too muddy (it happens when my color palette starts to become a single color on th...
2020-03-06 00:05:47 +0000 UTC View Post
It's really coming together! So many tiny, web like marks are bringing the thick woods realistic. I wonder how many of those marks I've made in this painting so far? Still not done, either! At night, when I'm falling asleep, I still see them. Forming behind my eyelids in a myriad of colors!
2020-03-03 21:11:47 +0000 UTC View Post
It's March! Another month begins in this wonderful year! I continued working today on the little details in the background of my painting! Creating the mass of branches, vines, and bramble takes a lot of brush strokes. I think it's making an effective impression, though! As I worked today, I real...
2020-03-03 00:15:54 +0000 UTC View Post
I recently completed "The Old Man and the Sea", by Hemingway! It was such a moving story! It provided my with so many visuals and thoughts. In lieu of a poetry reading, I thought I'd read a bit from this beautiful story!
2020-03-02 00:32:48 +0000 UTC View Post
I did a little reading and wanted to share it with you. Plus it may lead me to a fun new activity for the Summer!
2020-03-02 00:18:01 +0000 UTC View Post
I struggled just a bit today as I began painting. My desire was to continue as I have been. Building up depth with layers of color. But it just wasn't working. I took a step back to think, and realized I'd reached a turning point. It was time to get meticulous! Once I began painting details, I b...
2020-02-28 01:32:43 +0000 UTC View Post
I went for a walk today. It's important to take a few minutes away from any project and then return to it with a fresh perspective. I was thrilled to see that Spring is creeping in nicely. I'll be filming many more updates from here as the season progresses.
2020-02-25 23:18:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Everyday, I am thrilled to pick up a brush and work on this painting! It's such a big piece that I thought the progress and brush strokes from one work session to the next would be too minute to discern. I'm finding however, that the opposite is true. I'm far from finished, but it's been really s...
2020-02-25 22:45:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's the latest from the studio. Don't adjust your sets! I played with some special effects just a little to change it up a bit. Enjoy!
2020-02-25 01:21:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Developing the figure! As I worked today, I got the details through the eyes. I continued to work on the background, too! I'm feeling really good about the progress that I'm making!
2020-02-22 00:20:07 +0000 UTC View Post
I began getting some color down on the figure in my painting! I paid special attention to perfecting the outlines. My grid will soon be completely covered by paint, so I have to make sure that everything is placed perfectly.
2020-02-21 00:17:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Yes! I've got some great depth and color happening! Texture will come as I get into the smaller brushes, but not yet. I feel like it's time to get some color down on the figure. I'm really enjoying myself!
2020-02-19 22:40:57 +0000 UTC View Post
I wanted to bring all of you up to date on how things are going and why I haven't been posting much the last few days.
2020-02-18 23:40:48 +0000 UTC View Post
I was happy to get back to my painting today! Adding very thin layers of paint, and building up depth slowly. I missed a couple of days of work over the weekend. Can you blame me though? I had an opportunity to visit the amazing live oaks on the coast!
2020-02-18 01:31:23 +0000 UTC View Post
I had the satisfaction today of applying the first strokes of paint onto my canvas! It's such a great feeling to be working on this scale! Painting is always meditative, but working on this size requires the whole body to be in movement, and it feels great!
2020-02-14 00:11:33 +0000 UTC View Post
I am getting a lot of work done! This is so huge! It's larger than life!
2020-02-11 20:35:50 +0000 UTC View Post
This canvas is so huge! Time to take a deep breath and approach it without fear. I'm ready for this, and you are all along on this journey with me. We've already taken the first steps and there's no turning back now. Here we go!
2020-02-11 19:52:41 +0000 UTC View Post
A quick video update from the studio! A few of the things I'm working on: lighting. and submissions!
2020-02-11 02:27:39 +0000 UTC View Post
I've come up with a crude, but very effective system for lighting my work as I paint! Cloudy days have been challenging when it comes to painting in the studio. Sometimes, I move a piece to the light, but I've realized that with my new piece, I can't move it easily due to its size. With a combin...
2020-02-11 00:54:08 +0000 UTC View Post