One fun aspect of starting your professional life all over again is going along for the ride, finding out where you are going only once you get there. This sort of life might not be for everyone, but I have always appreciated a good adventure, surprises and all. As an artist who spends a large… Continue reading Commemorate Your Achievements with an Original Work of Art
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But What Does It Mean?
We humans beings are always trying to make sense of our surroundings. We want to know why things are the way they are and once we know that, then we want to control those things. This is one of the reasons why we have myths — as a way to explain things. It’s also why… Continue reading But What Does It Mean?
Fear, Fighting and Fear Fighting
Since October of last year, I have been participating in a live portrait painting group that meets twice a month at the Conroe Art League. And every time on cue, about an hour before we meet, I am overwhelmed with deadening fear. It’s the type of fear that convinces me to make other plans, to… Continue reading Fear, Fighting and Fear Fighting
Holiday Nostalgia
The holidays are upon us and if you’re like me that means basking in nostalgia and reminiscing of simpler times. A snapshot of my perfect holiday includes: getting up early to annoy the parents, cinnamon rolls for breakfast, hot chocolate, Home Alone, video games, A Christmas Story, driving around looking at pretty lights and It’s… Continue reading Holiday Nostalgia
Fish Out of Water
Human beings did not evolve to live in the 21st century. Our instincts are to be among the wild. To hunt. To forage. To migrate. We were meant to be one with our surroundings. I don’t think Mother Nature found it necessary that we know the opinions of a million strangers simply by looking at… Continue reading Fish Out of Water
Purpose
Purpose has been on my mind lately. What is my purpose? Do I have one? Does everyone have one? For the last decade, as a trainer, I woke up every morning knowing exactly what my purpose was: to help others be as physically fit as possible. Everything I did in life revolved around my identity… Continue reading Purpose
First Batch of Limited Edition Prints
Just in time for the holiday season, I am offering limited edition prints of three unique paintings. The print run on these works is quite small, at just 15 each, so get these before they are gone forever! For free shipping within the United States, please use coupon PRINTFREESHIPPING at checkout. For international customers, though… Continue reading First Batch of Limited Edition Prints
You See, But Do You Really See
One benefit to practicing in the visual arts is that it allows for becoming a keen observer. The moment I was able to connect all that I see with the idea of shapes — and that every single thing we see is made of shapes — was the moment I knew limitations are only bound… Continue reading You See, But Do You Really See
Sober October
I first heard of “Sober October” many years ago while listening to the Joe Rogan Experience. It was something Joe and his friends did once a year where they abstained from drugs and alcohol for an entire month while also making it a requirement to work out every day. Meant as a reset for the… Continue reading Sober October
Influences
Like anyone else, artists are complex, so for me it is fun to peel back the layers and discover more about the artists I admire most. Often times I can see one’s influences in his/her work directly, but not always. In that spirit, I thought it would be fun to share my influences and provide… Continue reading Influences