A couple of weeks ago Allin and I spent several wonderful days in San Francisco. It usually rained in the morning and evening, but was sunny during the day, and as a result we enjoyed crystal clear springtime weather. We ate great food, traveled around a beautiful city, and went to see Hamilton (which was … continue reading
Toward the end of this month Allin and I will be heading out to San Francisco. Of course at this time of year it always makes sense, as a resident of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, to head toward the warm air, blossoms, and sunshine that beautiful city is associated with. However, atmospheric reasons aside, we are … continue reading
In my last blog, I discussed the slow emergence and development of four separate themes in my work, themes that have reappeared often enough now that I refer to them as visual motifs. Additionally, I touched on the twin roles that these four visual motifs have assumed, these motifs: 1) aid in creating a coherent … continue reading
The mid-twentieth-century French artist Jean Bazaine once said “An artist has a very small number of things to say, which are ever emphasized and ever identical.” This viewpoint has been shared by many other artists: Vincent Van Gogh obsessively painted sunflowers, William Turner focused most of his energy on the sea, and Edvard Munch painted … continue reading
Perhaps one of the most appealing aspects of being a full-time artist is the “visits” I receive from my many patrons. Sometimes the relationship established between myself and those who pass through my doors is fleeting, a temporary introduction and farewell that is never to be repeated. More often than not a relationship is established … continue reading
