I was awarded this public art project right before the COVID pandemic (late 2019) and it took three years to complete. It required a lot of patience and pivoting from the original concept. Unironically, it was a textbook example of the importance of being flexible like a reed instead of rigid like an oak.Revitalizing a […]
Work in Progress: Large Oil Painting “Horse Over Crow”
“Horse Over Crow is a large oil painting (36″ x 50″) rendered in rust and amber hues. In this work, a Blanket Appaloosa jumps over a crow forming a protective arch, while the crow calmly watches from below. I’ve always had a strong affinity for horses, in fact equine art makes up roughly half of […]
Work In Progress: Oil Painting “Jupiter in His Wings”
I’m fascinated by the mystery and promise of Space and the incredible array of textures to be found in the natural world. As a kid, I remember many a night gazing up into a star-dusted sky and experiencing a level of frustration mixed with sadness that nearly drove me to tears. All that life–colors, textures, […]
Finishing Up “Once, There Were Black Rhinos”
As I was completing this oil painting, the last male Northern White Rhino in the world passed away, a sad but powerful testament to the reality of human-driven extinction. Annually, I try to commit at least one work of art to supporting an important social cause, and when the work sells, I donate a portion […]
WIP: Pirate Jenny
I started “Pirate Jenny” at a recent public event and the painting sold right off the easel, so while this is a “Work In Progress” post, Jenny is already spoken for. This recently completed oil painting is inspired by the song “Pirate Jenny” from Kurt Weill & Bertolt Brecht’s The Threepenny Opra. First performed in […]
WIP: Once There Were Black Rhinos
The plight of the Rhino is one of the most aggressive examples of humanity’s propensity for destruction through consumption. As with many wild species, Rhinos once roamed their native habitat in the millions, only to have their numbers decimated by human contact. Through colonial era wholesale hunting, loss of habitat, and more recently the onslaught […]
How Living With Art Improves Your Brain and Emotional Health
Art has the power to change your brain, decrease your stress and improve your overall well-being. Read why having art in your life is a good idea! Art is good for you. And just like the effort you put into taking better care of yourself through exercise and healthy eating, it’s equally important to bolster […]
5 Benefits of Collecting Small Artworks
Small works of art offer a lot of hidden versatility for art lovers. If you’re looking to add a new work of art to your home or office, buying small is an easy win, but sometimes art buyers overlook the inherent benefits of smaller works. Maybe you’ve perceived a small work as possessing less value […]
