Friends please check out the latest behind-the-scenes video blog detailing the inspiration and process behind the creation of Hebel 1 and Hebel 2, both figurative abstract paintings born from the book of Ecclesiastes. After watching, do you feel yourself slowing down? Please share your thoughts with me in the comments!
Tag: mindfulness
Story Behind “Secret Place”
Friends, please check out this video I made telling the story behind the creation of “Secret Place”. I hope you enjoy! Meanwhile, I’m happy to announce that this painting is a part of the CAL International 2025 Show that will be held at the Madeley Fine Art Gallery in Conroe, TX. The show runs through… Continue reading Story Behind “Secret Place”
Serene in the Still
If you’ve followed my work over the last few years it’s easy to see the major mile markers of my life. Angst filled works of screaming and yelling morphed into a focus on human forms and elegant perspectives of figures in motion. Then there was a period of obsession with trying to understand emptiness and… Continue reading Serene in the Still
“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
Inspiration for “The Kingdom”
Friends, here’s a video detailing the inspiration for making this new figurative abstract painting called “The Kingdom”. In addition to giving you the story behind it, it also provides a unique look at the process of making it. Enjoy! And of course, please like, subscribe and share with your friends. PS, What sort of feeling… Continue reading Inspiration for “The Kingdom”
I’m An Artist, Not a Content Creator
Okay, y’all, confession time. Yep. Once again time for some real talk. Straight truth. Embarrassing as it may be. And it is. Quite. If you’ve read my words here before, then you know sometimes I treat this blog as a sounding board to get real issues I’m facing in my life out into the zeitgeist.… Continue reading I’m An Artist, Not a Content Creator
New Me
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Put On A Happy Face
“You have to be intentional about giving yourself something to look forward to. You have to prioritize your joy.” — Allan Watts You ever have a day when reality and the way things actually — TRULY — are hits you smack dab right in the middle of the face? Yeah. Me too. Had one recently… Continue reading Put On A Happy Face
“(WAR)RIOR” at Spring Street Studios
Two of my paintings, “And Then I Found My Hands” and “Things Fall Apart” are currently on exhibit at the curated show at Spring Street Studios in Houston, Texas entitled “(WAR)RIOR”. This show is a selection of artwork examining the effects of war on those who have endured it firsthand. The exhibition includes artwork from… Continue reading “(WAR)RIOR” at Spring Street Studios
Adapt Or Die
Of all the characteristics that make up the human race, the one most fascinating to me is our ability to adapt. I have experienced this dramatically on several occasions: Losing my freedom. Losing my marriage. Losing my purpose. Adapt or die. Get busy livin’, or get busy dyin’. The alternative to action in both quotes… Continue reading Adapt Or Die