Ah, the elusive sketchbook. I always admired the idea of a sketchbook - always at the ready for a quick sketch in-between the goings and doings of real-world things. But practically speaking, I never quite got the sketchbook. (more…)

Geese Landing #3 | 12×12″ $100

I just noticed that the article on me in Inside Northside Magazine is available on their website. If you’re interested in reading it and aren’t able to pick up a copy where you are, here’s the LINK.

I’ve done several posts in the past on the painting process - my painting process, that is - and I thought I’d dig those out and put them into the spotlight for anyone interested. So, here are four links - enjoy!

• Process: At the Big Table, in which I complete one of my favorite paintings
• Painting Process: Street Cars, in which I paint a New Orleans scene
• Marathon Portrait, in which I struggle with completing a face
• Pug Mug, in which I paint the mug of a pug

I just changed up the gallery on the site. I used to have it hosted on a different site, but decided to move it back here and host it myself. So check out the new gallery page!

Yesterday was my first showing at the Madisonville Art Market. The weather was terrific all day, and the unobstructed view of the river was peaceful and worth the trip all by itself. Before the show started, I spent the morning watching a lone pelican making passes along the river, dive-bombing for fish, gulping them down, and taking to the air again (I think he had moved on by the time the market started). (more…)

Chocolate Puppy 20×16″ $250

Just another cute puppy painting. Everyone loves a cute puppy painting.

I keep returning to these simple, colorless web designs. I don’t know what it is; it’s just nice and clean. Anyway, let me know what you think - especially if you have an idea for improvement. I’ll take it under advisement.

Also, my painting, “30 Minute Commute,” is on the cover of Inside Northside magazine this month with a nice little article within. So that’s something.

Four Dragonflies 10×20″ $250

Madisonville Art Market - Saturday, November 8th

Located along the Madisonville riverfront. I’ll be there!