Flesh and Stone – New Paintings
Recently I discovered the sculptures of Francisco Zuniga and have been drawn to recapture what I love about them in …
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5 Years Blogging from the Edge of the Wild
I began this blog five years ago, in July 2012. It’s been a wild ride, and I’ve loved every minute …
Into the Wild – On Safari in Africa
My brother and his wife have had a life-long love affair with the wildlife and habitats of southern Africa. So …
Playing With Mixed Media, Watercolor & Collage
As I’ve been experimenting with styles, I’ve been mixing watercolor with collage and ink, and having a lot of fun …
Sailing with Sargent and Homer
Recently I discovered the watercolors of John Singer Sargent and Winslow Homer, two great American artists that I had known …
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
I fell in love with the title of Milan Kundera’s novel “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” long before I ever …
Dreaming in Blue and Gold
I’ve long had a thing about the colors blue and gold, especially in combination. Something about them soothes and excites …
Trying to Capture the Light
Capturing light in painting is one of the artist’s greatest challenges and deepest joys. I fell in love with the …
Nothing But Miracles
Miracles Walt Whitman, 1819 – 1892 Why, who makes much of a miracle? As to me I know of …
Still Playing – Landscapes, Dreamscapes
I’m still playing with my painting, copying artists I love or using their vision, their palettes, for inspiration. Still trying …
