One of my favorite fables is the one of the Scorpion and the Frog. It basically says some will be true to their nature no matter how they are treated or what the consequences are. Variations of the story swap a youth, man, kangaroo or turtle in place of the frog, and/or a snake in [...] Read more »
The MOB is Back, Name this Painting etc
Howdy My Fans. Going to try giving stuff away to find collectors-specifically 8x10 inch prints matted to 11x14 inches. Haven’t worked out the details yet. Also thinking of setting up stuff on FineArtAmerica.com as well. Stay tuned. Meanwhile on of my MonOrchid Bunch (MOB) buddies, Kristine Brambilla, took up roller derby in the guise of Raven’s [...] Read more »
While I Paint… Just a Kiss
I begin this painting having seen an image of a rather intricate crop circle on Facebook. It strikes me that I might be able to create one of my knots, with an asymmetric element to see what kinds of symmetries result from repetition and rotation. Read more »
Doing Time With My Muse
I guess that is another artist type of feeling, I sometimes feel like an unfinished work that has been kicked in the corner is sucking energy away from me. If I really wanna rile up my muse, I just tell her I am going to stake one of her minions. Read more »
How Does Your Garden Grow?
I have no problem taking on commissions as long as the person desiring the commission can give me a clear idea of what they want, and if the commission is something I feel comfortable doing. One thing I am never comfortable doing is copying someone elses work; it comes up more often than you might think. Read more »