Okay, friends! The time is here! Applications for the 2026 CAL International Show are now open! Remember how a few months ago I was all jazzed about joining the Conroe Art League board as the new Shows and Exhibitions Director? Well, now that appointment takes center stage as we gear up for our biggest show… Continue reading ARTISTS: Apply to the 2026 CAL International Show
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Shows & Exhibitions
One of the best parts of being an artist is receiving that “You have been accepted” email from whatever show or exhibition you applied to. You paid your application fee. The jury reviewed the mass of entries. And out of all of them, YOUR WORK got picked! Huzzah! It’s such a great, exhilarating feeling. And… Continue reading Shows & Exhibitions
“Pray For Us” Part of Annual 12×12 Auction Supporting Local Youth
You may have noticed a recurring theme in my work this last year has been prayer and meditation. Indeed, since my Christ conversion, prayer has been a subject that has been at the very forefront of everything I do. In fact, it’s become such a part of my life that I consider it the foundation.… Continue reading “Pray For Us” Part of Annual 12×12 Auction Supporting Local Youth
Flying Poetry
During the month of August, you can find the above piece entitled Flying Poetry hanging at the Madeley Fine Art Gallery in downtown Conroe, Texas as part of the Conroe Art League’s monthly member show. The monthly member show is a great chance for you to see a wide variety of fine art produced by… Continue reading Flying Poetry
Take My Classes, Take My Workshops!
As spring screeches to a halt, it’s already a thousand degrees in the Houston area, so that means it’s time to retreat indoors and bask in the glory that is 21st century air conditioned living! Yeehaw! Don’t worry, friends, there is plenty to do indoors! In fact, I have several classes and workshops coming up… Continue reading Take My Classes, Take My Workshops!
Hello Dolly!
If you’re like me then you can never get enough of the one and only, Dolly Parton! Yee haw! I’ve been following Dolly since I was a kid and she makes me smile just as much today as she did back then. That’s why when deciding what to paint for the Conroe Art League’s 10th… Continue reading Hello Dolly!
Gratitude
This time of year excels at turning my attention towards all of the things I am thankful for. And while listing those things and declaring one’s gratitude out into the internet may seem like a trite enterprise nowadays, I really don’t care. I am thankful for a lot, so I gotta shout it out. Completely… Continue reading Gratitude
Feature Wall of the Madeley Gallery
During the month of November, ten brand new artworks of mine are on view and for sale at the Madeley Gallery of the Conroe Art League in Conroe, TX. This series, “Movement Over Calm,” is one that captures my fascination with athletic disposition over a base of calm centeredness. Two keys to my sanity are… Continue reading Feature Wall of the Madeley Gallery
There Is No Ice Cream
Prior to making art my full time job, I had a successful career as a personal trainer. For ten years I got up before dawn and through hard work, dedication and discipline, made it my mission to help others be the best version of themselves they could possibly be. While a handful of my clients… Continue reading There Is No Ice Cream