To be an art collector you have to be rich, right? Not necessarily! Yes, you can spend thousands to millions on fine art pieces by famous well known artists. But not all artists that are hugely talented are famous or well known. Most artists are just trying to make a living and get our work into […]

I like to work in series. In a series I can flesh out several ideas for a concept. If I am truly obsessed with the subject I can delve deeply into it and produce a bunch of images that please my soul. My recent obsession is antique cars. I have always thought of antique cars a rolling sculpture. I have been wanting […]

All 2-dimentional artwork is an abstraction to achieve an image. Visual art is very simply using abstract marks and techniques to present a perception you wish your viewer to comprehend. The perception of an identifiable image can be rendered with abstract marks and techniques. In my previous post I mentioned that realism can be achieved […]

Drawing is the starting point for all art. The ability to draw well is what separates the most talented visual artists from the mundane. Looking at something and being able to render it either realistically or interpret it as an abstract is the first skill any artist should master. And continue to practice and master. […]

It has been a long time since I last posted here. In 2010 I intend to use this site to publish my many cartoon panels, comments, art images and writitngs as an entertainment source for readers worldwide. Making one’s living as an artist is always a challenge. Most of us appreciate the arts and love […]

Rascal the Ringtail Cat2008 has been a unique year. Some ups, and a lot of downs. In the art world sales have been harder to obtain. When the economy is down, so it seems artwork sales are too. But artists are eternal optimists, at least I am. Next year will be better. I have two […]

Mending Fences art print   I put this in at full size so you can see the details of my watercolor techniques.  This is available as a 12″x 18″ print for $20.00 plus shipping

I have read several articles lately that report on the increase of original artwork and other non-department or mall store gift purchases for the holidays. In these tough economic times buyers seek value for their gift purchases. Mass produced and marketed gift items are being less preferred than original one-of-a-kind unique fine art and craft […]

Hello, well it has been a while since I posted to this blog. I have just finished with the 3rd Annual AJ Art Festival of the Superstitions that I produce here in Apache Junction, AZ. The event was a success and the 4th Annual AJ Art Festival of the Superstitions is slated for next November. For a […]

And if God talked to you as a dog, wouldn’t you want to share that exhalted moment in your existence with all around you! Willis finds out that talking with God can have its drawbacks. Please enjoy my comic strip artwork. I have submitted this series called Dog Spelled Backward to the major publishing syndicates. I […]