The Journal as a Catalyst for Creativity
No matter what medium you’re working in, the creative process usually begins with being a good observer. Training yourself to become hyper aware and sensitive to the world around you. … Continue reading
“A Child Could Have Painted That…”
I recently started back to painting after a 2 year hiatus. My primary medium of expression is photography, however I love to paint. I consider myself more of an expressionistic … Continue reading
I would have been a Fauve
I spent yesterday afternoon at the Matisse and the Fauves Exhibition here at the Albertina Museum in Vienna. I must admit the show exceeded my expectations and was much bigger … Continue reading
On Making Art……
The more I explore the art making process the more I realize it is all about creative problem solving. As I work, I’m constantly scrutinizing my paintings and continually questioning … Continue reading
Creative Journey Inward……
Its a very quiet and lazy Sunday afternoon here at the Keo ranch located on the coast of North Carolina. I’ve been getting back into painting since retiring 3 months … Continue reading
On Painting…
I’ve gotten back to painting since returning from Ireland last August. As I mentioned in a previous post, I’ve been working small with 8×10 canvas boards using my photographs of … Continue reading
The Ireland Paintings – New Project!
I started painting again this past week. My recent trip to Ireland inspired me to pull out my paints and set-up my studio again. I have this intense desire to … Continue reading
Survived the Hurricane and Some Works in Progress
The winds and rain from Hurricane Hannah have finally subsided and it doesn’t look like my home has experienced any damage besides lots of broken branches strewn all over my … Continue reading