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Sketching Expessions in Pen and Ink
Capturing the essence of a person without overloading on detail is one of the advantages of working with ink within a time limit. As Bob Ross used to say... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Step by Step - Triad Portrait of an Old Lady
Step 1 - Working in only ink, I work up a quick line drawing to act as a roadmap to my painting. Be confident in your work and don't fear mistakes.Step 2 -... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Art Therapy - Finding Time for Yourself
Art has always played a major part in my life. Whether it be grabbing a sheet of printer paper and pen, some charcoal and wood or if I am really lucky I can fin... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Open Road
Can't you just feel the wind in your hair and the bugs in your teeth? I bet your this big guy can ad he is enjoying every moment. Read more
Posted on 11 May 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Home on the Range
6*8 inacrylic on canvas boardWhenever you I have the opportunity to do a show I am always mindful of whom my customer is, I guess this is my marketing and... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Beach House Mixed Media
Working over a messy mixed media background I quickly drew in an image of a house on the cliff. Then proceeded to carve the image out and add a little brighter... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Little Fishy Art Journal
Well, I finally broke down and bought a permanent 6 * 6 Gelli plate. I use it a lot in my work and the DIY plate I made a few years ago that started out as a... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Sketchbook Play - Mixed Media Figure Study
I try and pull my sketchbook out every chance I get. Whether it is to create a background for later use or to create a study or painting from the pages that... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2018 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Morphed Abstract Acrylic Portrait Painting
I am very excited to bring you this latest work named "Morphed". This abstract painting is a representation of the ying and yang of humanity and how even... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2017 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Happy Halloween - Mixed Media Journal Page
Working in my art journal over the weekend I was inspired by the start of the Halloween holiday season, and as you know it's my most favorite time of the year. Read more
Posted on 11 October 2017 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Cultural Aura
8*10 wrapped canvasAcrylic pouring is an exciting, unpredictable painting technique that doesn't involve brushes and can provide you with finished paintings or... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2017 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
On the Cliffs - Painting on a Acrylic Poured Background
I have been experimenting with a new technique of acrylic pouring with mixed results. This little 8*10 painting is one of these that didn't quite turn out the... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2017 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dependence
This painting was started by using a messy background that was accomplished using inks, acrylics, heavy body gel medium and stencils for texture. Read more
Posted on 17 February 2017 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Morphed, Original Modern Abstract Fine Art Painting, Signed 18*24in
Click Here To Purchase I am very excited to bring you this latest work named "Morphed" that is currently listed on ebay for purchase. This painting is a... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2017 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Faces of Humanity Abstract Portrait
2' * 3 'acrylic and ink on wrapped canvasThis painting has taken me a few years to finish for a couple of reasons, 1. I don't usually work this large and 2. I... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2017 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Serenity in Mixed Media
5*8 inch mixed media over monoprintWhen I developed this Buddha painting I felt like a sculpture pushing (adding darks) and pulling features (adding lights). Read more
Posted on 08 December 2016 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Cockadoodle Doo Gelli Print Painting
Cockadoodle Doo5*8Mixed media (Gelli print, acrylic, watercolor, oil pencil, ink, pastel)var addthis_config = {"data_track_addressbar":true}; document. Read more
Posted on 05 December 2016 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Life Isn't Always Black and White, a Mixed Media Portrait
How quickly an idea can change. I have an art journal full of unused Gelli prints and some basic supplies that have been calling my name, so when I get 5 minute... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2016 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Mixed Media Cat Painting
This painting is an example of recovering from a major disaster. Everything was going along wonderfully and I was using my black paint pen when it exploded - se... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2016 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Deer Head Applique Pillow
We have seen these deer head pillows everywhere, so I though while we are recovering from the flu, sitting around watching the CFL football semi finals, I... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2016 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION