This is the first of many educational painting blogs for those who want to learn. Lesson 1: how to "see" before you paint.
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This is the story behind my video tribute to the laughter and tears that comedian Jerry Lewis brought me. I believe that laughter is the secret to staying young forever and will always be one of the sources of inspiration for my fantasy art.
Read MoreJuly 4th has always been a very special day. In my childhood, it meant fireworks, hamburgers and late night sparklers waved in the air against the warm violet sky of Summer. But as an adult, and a guy who has made a career of being an artist, there was a very touching experience I had that will forever be in my memory on this holiday.
Read MoreEverything is on its way to somewhere. This is the story behind my "Hale Pama" painting in my Escape Series. Read about how the couple I met in Maui inspired me to paint my interpretation of their perfect escape.
Read MoreMuch like the ever popular 1985 movie The Goonies, I was fortunate enough to grow up with a tribe of fearless adventurers, this is a TRUE account of one of my favorite memories as a kid and the empty lot by our house.
Read MoreMy inspiration comes in-part from the actual process of paintings and my mental/spiritual "escape" I experience when I paint each story. I recently described this phenomenon to a fellow artist and friend. "What is your painting process?" he asked. "I generally start with a sketch and idea, and ...
Read MoreOne series of paintings I will continue to add to is what I call the "Escape Series," with themes that include dwellings like tree houses and huts on the beach or in the hills. All was inspired by a couple main things I will share like early "escapes" using my imagination as a kid, and my "escape" into a painting when I am creating.
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