San Francisco Skyline
I was really happy to get a commission to draw the San Francisco skyline recently. In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful...
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Oct 12, 20212 min read
Detroit Skyline
DETROIT In the Detroit skyline, every building has a story, and most of us who have spent time around there also have our own memories...
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Sep 5, 20211 min read
Thinking about New Orleans...
Hopefully these drawings will inspire the viewer to feel the nostalgia, memories and hope I felt when creating this New Orleans original.
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Jul 30, 20212 min read
Sese the injured cat comes to the studio looking for help.
A cat just walked into my garage naturally, as if he lived there. I had to keep carrying him out. Every time I picked him up, he would...
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Jun 29, 20212 min read
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Become a Patron and Create Art With Me! Let’s review the different levels of subscriptions I offer to make sure you get your art fix each...
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Jun 29, 20213 min read
MADE IN DETROIT. (And Other Places... That Are Not Detroit).
As a child from the suburbs in the 1980’s, everything between the Detroit city limits and Downtown was kind of an enigma. Once we hit the...
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Jun 29, 20213 min read
The Fine Print. And Other Details.
I wanted to address some of the questions I have had about payment and shipping. I am quite flexible about these options, so feel free to...
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Jun 29, 20211 min read
Polychromos, Anyone?
I finally bought some Polychromos. I hesitated because of the price tag, but I have found that they are totally worth the hype. What’s...
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Jun 13, 20213 min read
What Type of Art do I Create?
An explanation of the different types of art and series. Some of these series may not be on the Shop page. If you are interested in a...
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Mar 7, 20213 min read
Teaching During the Pandemic
I am really impressed with my coworkers and students when I think about how we have risen above all the challenges we have faced since...
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Feb 27, 20212 min read
Architectural Caricatures Series
Architectural Caricatures in Watercolor on Board or Paper These colorful images are inspired by the places that have impacted my artwork...
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Feb 27, 20211 min read
Rustic Signs
Simple images painted on wood or paper board, inspired by old signs and travel posters. They are meant to look faded and rustic, and are...
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Feb 27, 20211 min read
Nostalgic Design and Retro Futurism series
Nostalgic Design and Retro Futurism series Mixed media, mostly cut paper and acrylic. The raised black paper may actually show signs of...
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