I rejoined the Mid-Atlantic Pastel Society (MAPS) this month and attended my first meeting in some time, today. I sure did miss these folks and was glad to see old friends and meet some new ones today. I continue to be amazed at the talent in this group of pastelists, their professionalism and their dedication… Continue reading MAPS Member Again

I think this is a very important article. If you have ever received a weird message via social media asking about grants, or money or sales… Read here.  

I learned Saturday that “The White House 2018” has found a new home. It is off with it’s new owner in Lexington, VA. This is not a great photo, it has a little more “shine” than this… I did this abstract specifically to enter in the RAL Art Center Abstract Show and to make a… Continue reading White House 2018 Finds a New Home

I did a little more work on the Heron painting.  My progress postings always make me a little nervous because at some point in every painting, the thing tends to look horrible. I think today is that stage for this painting. It will continue to improve or I’ll ruin it completely and just toss the… Continue reading Progress on the Heron Painting

I finished my painting of Callie today. Now, it has to sit and dry (technically, oxidize) for a while before I can varnish it and then frame it. I will show Callie at the RAL Art Center when it’s ready to hang. Ten percent of the sale price will be donated to the Northumberland County… Continue reading Callie: A Rescue and a Finished Painting

I didn’t work on this (or any painting) for a couple of days. Low energy, distractions (I was reading a really good book), a routine doctor’s appointment, bad storms (tornadoes) in Richmond where half my family now lives… in any case, I put off painting for a couple of days. But, I didn’t leave it… Continue reading Callie: A Rescue: Day 4