Jan 07
Twenty-Twenty was a crazy year indeed. Right after the calendar flipped over to November, my wife Donna, came down with COVID. She wound up in the hospital for 4 days. After many prayers, our heavenly Father begin to heal her, and she started a slow road to recovery. We thought part of that recovery should …
May 05
A couple of years ago my wife and I were blessed to be able to go to a friend’s wedding in Ouray, Colorado. It was one of the most beautiful places we have seen. Ouray is nestled in the Rockies, actually surrounded by the mountains. Beautiful and quiet. Although I didn’t have time to set …
May 05
The past two springs here in Texas (2019 and 2020), several artists have been blessed by the generosity of our friend Jim who has allowed us to set up our plein air easels and paint one of the most inspiring spring landscapes in this part of Texas. A little south of the DFW Metroplex, the …
May 03
A couple of months I decided to make an excursion into the black and white world of charcoal. I had used vine charcoal in the past to rough out a drawing before I began painting, but had never done a serious drawing. In order to gather some information on the medium, my first stop on …
Mar 23
I have always had this “bent” towards the visual…using pictures and illustrations to tell a story. In the past I have worked illustrating curriculum and stories for publications and companies. Jesus used word pictures to illustrate stories and ideas. One of my favorite illustrative stories Jesus told is in Luke 15, and starts in verse …
Mar 14
The March 20 Reception scheduled for this show has been cancelled. My wife, Donna, and I have original Art and Photography for sale at excellent prices. The work consist of Donna’s beautiful Photography and my original oils, pastels and giclee prints. All works are ready to hang and can be purchased at deep savings. The …
Feb 03
I hate to admit it, but its true. Sometimes I whine about things. And usually, they are insignificant things that don’t really matter all that much in the “big picture”. I am reminded of this from time to time when I see someone living out a life I can only imagine. I have met beautiful …
Dec 30
I believe one of the many things that bring glory to God is beauty. Of course beauty is from His hand; it is His idea. It is part of who He is. Beauty surrounds us… from the very small design of a snow flake to the awesome and vast landscapes and the wildlife that inhabit …
Dec 16
The older I get the more I am amazed at the true meaning of the Christmas celebration. As we are soon to be launched into the inconceivable year of 2020 (sounds like the title of a Sci-Fi movie), the Christmas season our culture celebrates seems to be adrift in a vast ocean of meaninglessness. Christmas …
Jul 04
I understand that the 4th of July is all about hamburgers, hot dogs and fireworks. And ice cream. Ice cream is one of the most awesome foods ever created. But let me get back to the task at hand. It is always good to remember the good, solid things in life and history. I want …
May 03
“The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.” Psalm 19:1 This is also true of all creation, and this fact was never more apparent to me than it was this spring down near the town of Ennis, Texas. Through an invitation of a painter …
Feb 09
Recently, the Ellis County Art Association (a group I am a member of) ask me to demo the method and technique that I use while painting in oils. I am always a bit apprehensive when I agree to do a painting demo. The reason is two-fold. First is this: the cold reality begins to set …
