Blog;Mystical

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mystical. It is the source of all true art and science.I can not tell you who said this but it is part of what I believe.

Underpainting for michelle

This will be a large painting ...it is at the stage of a black and white underpainting now but should progress

Art quote

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.Andrew Wyeth

Gulf of Mexico 12x16 oil on canvas

My first painting since I got back from the Yuctan

Blog ;On the ship

I could live on a cruise ship, just going from one place to another with your meals ready the room cleaned up daily and even entertainment when you so desire,this is cool stuff.

Blog ;Mexico2

I was right Mexico was quite an adventure. I took a cruise to Mexico and went to see the Mayan ruins in Tolum. The history of this place is interesting and the scene is beautiful with the ruins next to the gulf ... a limestone 90 ft. cliff goes down to the crystal clear water.

Blog ; Mexico

I m off to Mexico for the next 4 days, Im looking forward to the adventure. I most likely will be away from the blog. Art will be an important part of this vacation but so will be relaxing

My website

I have been busy working on a new web site and it has been tough. I thought with a program and a little skill I could knock it out in no time ...well not quite. A lot of trial and error is involved, but I like taking on the challenge.

Quartet 12x16 pastel on paper

I have gotten out the pastels lately...trying to keep it loose.

Art quote

The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life... Muhammad Ali

Twain 16x20 charcoal and watercolor

Sometimes I just go where the feeling takes me on this work I worked from memory and kept it loose.

Art quote

Look at the earth crowded with growth, new and old bursting from their strong roots hidden in the silent, live ground, each seed according to its own kind... each one knowing what to do, each one demanding its own rights on the earth... So, artist, you too from the deeps of your soul... let your roots creep forth, gaining strength. Emily Carr

Art quote

Good design is a great combination of common sense, unusual imagination, clarity of purpose – with a prerequisite knowledge of structure, values, color, aesthetic insight and a deep reverence for the love of life. ..Millard Sheets

Art quote on emotion

Appeal made to artists
First of all move me, surprise me, rend my heart; make me tremble, weep, shudder; outrage me; delight my eyes afterwards if you can. Denis Diderot

Lady Waiting 10x10 oil on canvas

After years of doing mostly black and white etchings I think I have found some happiness in these bright color paintings.