I have a small exhibit now hung in Chanute, KS at the Chanute Art Gallery. it will remain there throughout June. On the 16th there will be a public reception. As I am well aware I am not the best speaker...Read More
[caption id="attachment_967" align="aligncenter" width="264"] Son-in-law (Glen) With Boys - Just Before Shipping Out[/caption] So, today is Memorial Day. Today I am thinking on my goals, as to what to accomplish before Labor Day. Like many, I have too many irons in...Read More
Just a quick recap of the past week: This past Saturday was the opening of my show at The Bowlus Fine Arts Center. A collection of oil painted portraits on stretched canvas. [caption id="attachment_1071" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Panoramic View - Exhibit At...Read More
Tutorials will begin again soon, I promise! For now I have deadlines on paintings that need to be completed. Below are a couple oil paintings that are currently in progress. [caption id="attachment_1051" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Work In Progress On Easel[/caption] [caption id=""...Read More
Painting Supplies Where do I begin? So you have decided you would like to try painting. You are somewhere on the spectrum of ability, either a professional, just wanting to touch up on basics, or a beginner who has never picked...Read More
Recently I worked on updating a price comparison list that I keep on hand for personal use. It includes oil painting materials from popular art suppliers such as Dick Blick, Utrecht, Jerry Artarama, Cheap Joes among a few others. Because I...Read More
[caption id="attachment_791" align="aligncenter" width="342"] "Wha?!" 8X10" Oil on canvas - NFS[/caption] The above piece is a quick study I did the other day. Created from a photo that captured my attention. My fourth of July will consist of the traditional food,...Read More
[caption id="attachment_609" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Listening to Pandora while painting....[/caption] [caption id="attachment_608" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Work in progress on easel. Part of a series of studies vintage cameras.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_610" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Close by my side today. Had to step over her to...Read More