One of the worst parts of being an artist is figuring out what price to put on your work – or at least that is the most difficult part for…
A couple years ago I saw an ad in a magazine that showed a rock covered in geometric designs that were simply inked on. That rock sold for over $100! Seeing…
This is my most recent painting – a River Otter on a 4 inch rock. I love how it turned out. I took this photo to use to sell the…
In one of my earlier posts I announced that we had a pet vole (field mouse) that my son named “Skrillix.” Recently when I started painting again I wanted to…
For many months I have had little desire to paint. Sometimes I feel guilty if I don’t paint. God gave me a wonderful gift and I feel like I am…
The other day at work someone was talking about Irish names. I joined the conversation and stated that my oldest son’s middle name was Irish. They inquired as to what…
Godzilla is a well known figure in our household. My youngest son Jake absolutely loves everything related to him. The movies he likes the best show Godzilla as a hero,…
I was almost slimed by a bison in a wild animal park. It stuck it’s head in my car window when I had my back turned looking at a cute…
My favorite season is Spring. The sun feels so good after a long cold winter. The air is softer and smells sweeter. And plants that lay dormant all winter long…
The San Francisco Garter Snake is one of the most colorful of the garter snake family making it a great subject to paint. The size also is a good factor.…