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Unfinished…and Eternity

I continue to gradually dig through and sort through old photos and other things I’ve kept over the years– re-organizing, discarding or gifting certain items. I think that as we age, it is good to gradually do this to make sure that one day the stuff which might be of some value to those left behind would be more apparent. The above image has a finished sea shell, unfinished wildflowers, and an unfinished painting of Asters that I have recently...

Thoughts on Creativity Processes on a Friday Night…

If I don’t form a new blog piece once or twice a week, I get the urge to make myself write and complete something. Writing is also becoming a kind of discipline for me, alongside my other creative-expressive works. There are actually several blog pieces in process I wish I could easily tackle, but what would be involved in finishing them–and finishing them well–eludes me tonight. Sometimes…I find with both art and writing that I’m actually working on something in...

Created With Love

Some days it is the kind words of a customer that makes all the difficulties of that which I do seem worth it. Today, in juxtaposition of what seemed to me to be less-than-kind words in another situation was the recollection of yesterday’s message from this client. As I went to Hobby Lobby tonight to get a box, some paint brushes for another project, and cat food at Walmart, I was thinking upon many things. This order came in November...

Hand-Painted Church Portrait on Wedding Invitation

Last week I finished another commissioned watercolor painting on matteboard surrounding a wedding invitation. The piece was custom framed in a cream barnwood, and my client was very pleased! “Oh my goodness! I love it. Your work has a wonderful 3D effect and your use of color really make the whole picture pop!” ~ karen Copponi The joy I feel when clients communicate their feelings about my work and how gifts were received brings such meaning to all I do...

Four Recent Caricature Gigs Set to Music!

This audio-video shows photos from my most recent caricature gigs! When I am at events I enjoy the little conversations I have with each person I draw. I remember little snippets of things they tell me about themselves as I ask questions in order to listen and get them to engage with me while I try to quickly capture them. What I may ask in general depends on the event. At the Jefferson College event the most obvious questions to...

Magic at the Moonstone Manor

Lisa and Jon Adams were married at the Moonstone Manor mansion and gardens on June 18, 2022 – such a beautiful and magical wedding venue located in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. I was honored and delighted for the entirety of my experience with this couple, the mother-of-the-bride in particular, and other family members and guests I had the privilege and opportunity to interact with during the event itself. I am always grateful for each significant commission I now choose whether to accept...