One of the more pleasant places to hike in L.A. is just over the hill, on the Valley side of town. It’s technically called Wilacre Park, but everyone knows it as Fryman Canyon. Unlike a lot of our…
Watertown III
Last night was the Secret Art Show I was asked to join. This little painting – “Watertown III” – was one of my donations. It’s a mere 4 X 6 inches and it’s sweet. I am happy…
Mandatory Fun
Once upon a time, there lived a dude named Mister. And that dude got it in his head that seeing Weird Al Yankovic in concert would be a treat. Well – Mister was the kind of guy…
Long Live the King
For a long time now, I’ve wanted a companion piece to “God Save the Queen.” I don’t know why. It was just something lodged in my brain-hole. So you know what I did? I went and made one!…
So, So Close
When working on a painting, it always amazes me how many layers one must apply to achieve a desired effect. Part of me thinks I’ve accomplished quite enough depth on the tree portion of my current work,…
Good Enough
“It is how we choose what we do, and how we approach it, that will determine whether the sum of our days adds up to a formless blur, or to something resembling a work of art.” Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (1934…
I Yam What I Yam, Not What I’m Not
I am a big fan of the work of Edward Weston. His photography is some of my very favorite in the whole wide world. When I see his work, I am left speechless. Mr. Weston and I…
Just Because…
Today is National Just Because Day in America. Why? Just Because. I’ve decided to pull out my sewing machine and some fabric I’ve had for a while. I also have a couple of pillow forms in my…