Summer break is well underway and I went back to work on a painting I last touched in late March. I started listening to KD Lang’s 1995 album, then switched to Hawkwind’s album from 1996. Sometimes I have a queue … Continue reading
Thursday afternoon, June 20th, I hadn’t bothered closing up the classroom because there was still ONE more day of school. Wrong! At the last minute, after I’d left for home, our superintendent canceled school for the official last day(!). I … Continue reading
I’m terrible at updating this site, but I do try to post more often on Facebook. Check out my work and those of my students there.
Teaching art is privilege, but the work put in at school can rob you of time and energy that could be used in the studio, especially when you teach K-8. I’ve tried to use my lesson planning as an outlet … Continue reading
Completed! “Genesis: Pagan-X”, oil painting on Bristol board, 20”x24”. Inspired by, in no particular order, “The Garden of Earthly Delights” by Hieronymus Bosch, Blue Devil, the Friday the 13th franchise, Ghost Rider, Etrigan the Demon, Lady Death, and the X-Men. I … Continue reading
There’s still a minor tweak or two, but I finished this last night. I haven’t grappled with so much creative discord over a piece in awhile. It was kinda fun. I’m still not totally pleased with it, but I’m proud … Continue reading
It’s finished! I’m proud to have completed a second painting this summer. The school year left me with little time to myself for creativity. I’m grateful to the universe to have had this space and opportunity. I was still on … Continue reading
This went from an image of a robotic Sentinel to a mystical statue ala Ray Harryhausen. Continue reading
This Friday, 7:30pm EST, join me and some of the creative crew behind the Justice League of the ‘90s! This was one of the most creative and diverse times in the League’s 30+ year history. We’ll be dedicating our conversation … Continue reading
The second term of the school year was a marathon, but I’m pleased to say it was very successful! Continue reading
“If you aren’t surrounded by creative people, it’s easy to fall into really boring repetitive pockets of energy and blandness.” – Nomi Ruiz, singer, songwriter, & performer
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