Print of the Month Contest is Back

Print of the Month Contest is Back!

Win a $75 print

All you need to do is post a comment about the artwork ("Back Forty") and at the end of the month I'll pick my favorite. The winner gets a limited edition studio print of "Back Forty" ($75 value).  

Not sure what to write?  Here are some ideas: comment about what or why you like the piece, what it evokes in you, how it relates to a personal experience. 

Click the 'participate' button below then scroll down to the comments section.  You can sign in with Facebook, Twitter etc. 

Cover for Michael Murphy's upcoming book

Dream Spinner Press has licensed "The Bridge" for the cover of the upcoming book "EVAC" by Michael Murphy.  This is my third cover for one of his novels.

I'll be sure to post when it gets released.

On the Drawing Board: first out of the gate

I decided to keep moving forward with two painting ideas at once.  But when it came down to it this is the one that I put up on my easel first.  Though I'm considering getting a little pastel work done on the other one as well. 

On the Drawing Board: taking it easy

Usually I am a one work at a time kinda guy.  I try not to plan too far ahead, because I've discovered that if I sketch out an idea, and I can't start painting it right away I lose interests, especially if I do a painting or two in between.  However, when life gives you lemons (in the form of the flu) you gotta make lemonade (or hot tea with lemon).   Since I haven't been up to working with dusty pastels, I've worked on multiple outlines instead.  

Here are snippets of two.  Will both become full fledged paintings...time will tell.

New Release: "In His Hands"

I went to school and became a massage therapist so I could quit the Postal Service and supplement my art career.  Though I never professional practiced, I did fall in love with massage, getting and giving.  I don't know why it took me so long to work massage into a piece!  To get the 'spiritual' connection of massage I used the placement of the candle glow and branches, a nod to religious iconography. 

 Get 10% off the list price during the official Day of Issue on the original and prints.  Now until approximately 8:00 AM EST March 12, 2015.  

On the Drawing Board: Silver haired.

In the last couple days I moved on to the pastel paper and it's going well.  Really happy with how the face it turning out and the silver hair is really fun. 

On the Drawing Board: In touch with myself

Partial view of my outline sketch.

Having been a massage therapist and one who thoroughly enjoys a good deep massage, I have, until now, never done a massage themed painting.  One of the aspects I want to infuse here is the almost spiritual feeling a good massage can achieve.  

*NEW* Clearance Closet

In the Closet you'll find prints that may have been framed for display, for a show, or perhaps I had hanging in my home.  They aren't brand new and may have minor flaws, and I will do my best to point that out in the descriptions.  

These are first come first serve basis and I'll be adding more as I dig through my closet. 

Framing is Back

Framing is finally coming back!

If you like the convenience of hanging and displaying the print you've ordered as soon as it arrives, or you're hesitant to bring  your print to your neighborhood frame shop, you have the option of me framing it for you.

Currently only a few items can be ordered framed but over the next few months I'll be rolling it out to more and more.

Right now I am limiting framing to the popular Studio size prints.  The mat/frame combinations that best compliment each individual artwork will be pre-selected.  

New Fantasy Release: "The Gryphon Master"

Harkening back to my roots, my latest piece is an adventure in fantasy!  Gryphons are one of my favorite mythological creatures and it was so much fun creating this piece.

Get 10% off the list price during the official Day of Issue on the original and prints of "The Gryphon Master".  Now until approximately 8:00 AM EST Tuesday February 17th, 2015