HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR ART
How To Photograph Art Successfully Many of you have asked me how to photograph your art for good quality presentation and prints. After many hours of research and a few years of experience under my belt, I’m sharing what some of the experts have recommended and what works for me. When you look at […]
Artists For Texas
In all my days, I never thought I’d see anything remotely close to the devastation I saw during Hurricane Katrina. Yet, here we are seeing massive destruction and devastation in Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey plus I’m seeing many other states Flooding. Therefore, I’m calling on all my artist friends to unite and help through […]
Prayers For Texas
This blog is mostly about my art, but I feel I must take a moment express my prayers for Texas. Although I have not had the opportunity to visit Texas, several personal and very special friends and family among my artist friends reside in the area. So far, I’m hearing, they are all safe. After […]
Handling Rejection
Dealing With and Handling Rejection Rejection! We all have to deal with it at some point or another, right? Oh yeah, and it can happen more than once. Handling Rejection can be rather difficult for some, completely blowing confidence, but please do not let that happen. Here is why. My Experience With Rejection Let me […]
New Wildlife Paintings
Lately I’ve been working on some new wildlife paintings. I’d like to introduce you to my two latest ones. This Brand new painting of an Elephant Mother and her calf is now complete. It measures 16 by 20 inches, and I think I may have a perfect frame on hand for it. Picking a Name […]
Honoring World Elephant Day
So close to finishing this new Elephant painting honoring World Elephant Day. Do you have any name suggestions? I’m open and would love to hear your ideas. If you look closely, it appears that this Mother and baby had just come out of the water as some wet areas on the side, legs and trunk […]
Seeing the Light in the Dark Moments
Here is your Monday Motivation We have all experienced dark moments in our life. Some more than others. It’s during these dark times that it’s important to focus on seeing the light int the dark moments. Through my years of experience, I’m a firm believer our thoughts and actions attract energy. Many who know me […]
Fast Motion Giraffe Painting
Happy Wildlife Wednesday. Recently I painted Giraffe Calf Willow and Mom Juma embracing. As I painted it, I caught most of it on video. At first I was working at night, so lighting wasn’t real good. It gets better a minute or two in. View the Fast Motion Giraffe Painting Below. As a matter of […]
Achieving Excellence
Monday is a time to refocus and plan for your week. Many of us are working on achieving excellence, but our approaches may differ. Much truth is found in the old saying, “Practice Makes Perfect”. That being said, if we want to improve, become a master, we must make it a habit to practice: Just […]
Free August Calendar
Can you believe August is knocking on the door already? I can’t. Either way, here is a complimentary calendar on me. This Free August Calendar is under copyright and is for personal . It may not be sold or added to any sales platforms. However, you may share on social media or forward to friends […]
Copyright Concerns-Do You Need A Copyright
Copyright Concerns and How They Apply to your Created Works As a fine artist, the copyright concerns are never ending. I see copyright concerns throughout the year each year with several artist ceasing promoting their art. For example, just last week a very talented artist I network with had his work sort of stolen. What […]
Giraffe Calf Julius
Giraffe Calf Julius is Struggling to Survive as He is Being Painted (update-just passed) First off, I can’t tell you how shocked and deeply saddened to hear the news of the baby Giraffe Calf Julius that was recently born at the Maryland Zoo. I just found out about it minutes ago today, July 15, 2017. As I […]