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I believe that my art that speaks to the soul of the common man.   There are no esoteric or hidden meanings.   No deep, dark attempts at soul-searching.   Nothing that speaks to the human condition which, if you think about it, most contemporary art depicts as depraved.   Nothing ugly, distorted, gross, or simplistic.   I have no special insights or abilities I’m trying to convey.   I see beauty and I want to record and share it.   There is enough ugliness in the world.   Why would anyone want to put that on his...more
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Blank emails

June 24th, 2012

Have any of you out there on FAA had a problem getting content in your weekly update? Ever since around last November many of my weekly email updates have NOTHING in the body of the email. I've tried three different email addresses, talked to my pr... 

Second Quarterly Update

May 1st, 2011

1 May 2011 Here is my second quarterly update. Thanks to all of you who take the time to check this out. I really appreciate it! Galleries and Exhibitions – May 1: Today is the last day to take advantage of great prices for great original art... 

Another Award

January 16th, 2011

If you have a chance to see the Peninsula Art League Winter Member's Juried show at the Kimball Gallery and Espresso in Gig Harbor WA, be sure to check out my pastel painting, "Kelly's Trees", which won 2nd place! This same painting won an award at ... 

New Painting

November 11th, 2010

Here is my latest pastel painting. These are my two girls on the beach at Ocean Shores WA on a warm, sunny day. Also, I've updated my website. Take a look at my latest work and also the link to my new gallery in Cannon Beach OR, Modern Villa Galle... 

Things they are a-happenin

October 30th, 2010

Hello Art Lovers! I’ve been very busy so far this fall what with demonstrating at the Puyallup Fair Art Show and the Gig Harbor Open Studio Tour in September and the last of the season Port Orchard ArtWalk in October. Thanks to all who came to thos... 

Puyallup Fair Demo

September 24th, 2010

What a week! A few days of recovering from the Open Studio Tour then a full day of demonstrating my pastels at the Puyallup Fair yesterday. Boy, am I pooped! I did 5 demos at the Fair and by far the most popular one was this one called “Jersey Gir... 

Open Studio Tour

September 21st, 2010

Well, I have to say that the Open Studio Tour was successful in that quite a number of people came to see my artwork! Thank you to one and all!! It was a lot of work but very much worth it to meet so many wonderful people. After it was over, my fa... 

Puyallup Fair Art Show

August 26th, 2010

If you get to the Puyallup Fair this year, be sure to check out the fabulous art at the Art Show in the Pavilion near the Gold Gate. I have five paintings there, four of which (I am embarrassed to say) won awards! The awards ceremony will be held o... 

Port Orchard ArtWalk

August 19th, 2010

Hi Everybody! I will be at the Port Orchard Artwalk tomorrow, Friday August 20th, rain or shine (pray for shine!) I am located at Haute Salon right next to Mallory’s frame shop on Bay Street. If it’s icky out, I will be painting inside. If it’s n... 

Art Kudos Juried Show

August 15th, 2010

Hello everyone! Please go to www.ArtKudos.com and see my oil painting, Fallen Log, which was juried into their 2010 International Online Exhibition! This same painting also got Honorable Mention in the Oils category last year at the Western Washing... 

New pastel paintings

July 19th, 2010

Just posted two new paintings from this weekend - "A River Runs Through It" was done at the Port Orchard monthly Art Walk and "Midday in the Country" was done at the Gig Harbor Summer Arts Festival in the Artists-In-Action tent.  

This Sunday, 18 July from 2pm to 5pm, I will be at the Artist’s-in-Action tent at the Gig Harbor Summer Arts Festival. Come and see me and several of my fellow artists as we demonstrate our techniques in several different media. Also, Peninsula Art... 

Port Orchard Art Walk

July 16th, 2010

This evening, 16 July 2010 from 4pm to 7pm, is the Port Orchard Art Walk. You can find me at Haute Salon on Bay Street next door to Mallory’s Picture Framing. My hostess, Katrina, is the BEST!! She is very friendly and accommodating and loves to h... 

New Galleries

July 15th, 2010

I've just recently been accepted into the Modern Villa Gallery in Cannon Beach OR!! You will find my Intimate Forest oil paintings there. Check them out! Also, I've just created several new galleries within FAA to make it easier to find a partic...