How do you make that scarf?
Making a scarf from my art is a little more complicated than it seems. Most of my scarves are long and narrow (around 28" x 80"). I...
CoVida Veni Vici
We've been hiding out too long - - dodging Covid Cooties, raiding the refrigerator, binging on Netflix. Lucky for me, my paintbrush is...
Lighten Up!
Back when I had a marketing business and painted for therapy, I had an epiphany. I decided to paint what I felt, not what I saw. ...
For the Birds
I can't hide my passion for birds. Meet some of them to find out what kindles this love affair. (Click the images for more details.)...
Life is One Big Happy Hour
At the risk of sounding like a lush, I love painting adult beverages, as well as the people - or groundhogs - enjoying them. Click on...
I'll Have What He's Having
The Vesper Martini at the Blue Talon Bistro is quite sublime. Inspired by James Bond's favorite drink, it includes Gin, Vodka, Lillet,...
A Thousand Bottles of Booze on the Wall
A painting of the Zinc Bar at the Blue Talon Bistro in Williamsburg, VA
Weird Santa Therapy
Creating and hanging out with quirky Santas, Angels We Have Heard on High Heels, and Redneck Reindeer can chase away the holiday blues.
The Making of a Professor
Why do I love - and need - to paint portraits? I usually paint from my imagination, but portraits use the left side of my brain and allow m
Slice of Life: Portraits
Whether it is of a man, woman, or pet, bringing a portrait to life on canvas is a powerful feeling.