I am pleased with how this piece turned out. I called it, Sunset Transition. I flow in abstract expressionist figurative. This painting deals with people that choose to transition from their born gender to what they feel is their true gender. I find these people exceptionally brave. I also find it exceptionally beautiful that they choose to live their truth. I think we can all learn something from this mindset.     I have a story to tell, that is perhaps with less bravery. That story deals with when I chose to be an artist. There were many obstacles and people tha ..read more

   The trials of life happen to all of us. Do they ever! Oh, the stories I could tell you. In this blog, however, I'll talk about this painting. I'm pleased with how it turned out. The woman in the boat has gone through so very much. The storms, the crashing waves, the weather, and the fears we all have. She decided to keep going. She dug deep. She looked inside of herself and something amazing looked back, or somebody. The little girl version of herself. The woman suddenly remembered something absolutely vital. She remembered her full self-worth. She chose to protect that little gi ..read more

   Way back when I started painting, I wanted to have my own style. Over time, naturally, I let that happen.     In this piece, Caw Me, it's all about my style, mood and flow. The stately crow, stands strong, watching...    I have a fascination with crows, the moon and the night. I love painting late at night. I completed this a few minutes ago at 5:35 am. That's my zone ..read more

   Abstract art...ha! Abstract is merely a word. I've never really liked labels.     With my work, I allow things to form that want to form. If it speaks, it speaks. Sometimes I stare at my paintings and I see faces, objects, animals, people, and other entities. Who can say what happens when an oddball like me lets loose with the paint. ;)    I could explain to you what this painting means, but where would the fun in that be ..read more

   Life is filled with so many things. We have struggles, hard lessons, more lessons, joys, pain, mistakes, and all the things in between. But I believe we should try to have no regrets. If you're living by your own ideas and merits, I think you're on your way to living without regret.     I'm so proud with this painting, Just Another Storm. This woman has learned to enjoy life, regardless of the trials of life. We all experience the ups and downs of life. We all have gone through heaven and hell. When we keep going, we get to see the great stuff down the road or dow ..read more

   In this painting, I used an old rustic, but lovely, country house. There's the country girl. She's shy, but loves this life. The smells, sounds, and feel of the natural setting stirs up fond memories for me. I used to go see my relatives on their farms and it was awesome!    I'm so proud of this piece and what it says. It says, look at me, I'm a reminder of those amazing days in the country.  X ..read more

   Remember when you were younger, before you matured, before more mature responsibilities took hold. Ha! Ha! I recall this with immense pleasure! Well, this painting is all about that. This girl is enjoying being spontaneous, free, fun, kooky, and unselfconscious. What a great place that is to be in! ​   Can we still be like this girl? You're darn right! Actually, I do it a lot! Maybe you will too. X ..read more

   Do you ever think about who makes the big decisions? You know, governmental stuff and the like. I do. In fact, this painting deals with that. I called it, Big Brother. I'm not referring to that stupid show, but the really scary one. To me, Big Brother is a vapid and rather sinister entity that makes decisions for us, even though it's dishonest and definitely doesn't have our best interests in mind. It sees us as cogs in the machine, worker bees, and faceless drones. As long as we keep on trudging along, doing what we're told, and keeping the machine running, things will basically ..read more

   I remember when I was a kid, we'd go to church, family stuff was cool, and church was a peaceful thing. The lights, the mood, it was very serene, especially in winter when it would snow.    I called this piece, Heading to Church On a Snowy Night. I'm pleased with how it turned out. You have the color and light, but also the shadow and subdued tones, winter-feel, as well as a hint of melancholy.    Next time you are out and about in winter on a snowy night, take a good look around at the beauty that is our world. Really feel the mood. X ..read more

Ahhh..., crows...MY crows..., and sometimes YOUR crows...magic! When we feel them, really see them, we feel an excitement. We have excitement for the known and the unknown. Dark mysteries can be fun. Darkness brought to light can be beautiful. The yin and yang of life is the truth we all can remember and benefit from. When there's a balance, our existence becomes better, somehow. When this realization comes to light, the unknown doesn't seem so spooky. When we stop to really see and feel everything around us, we can be transformed.  I called this painting, Explosion of Crow Magic. It sho ..read more