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  • My sanded charcoal technique is expanding into color with this Cicada using charcoal and pastel pencil. All framed up and ready to be delivered to Limner Gallery for their Art Biologic juried exhibition. See the postcard for details.

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  • Busy Bee

    May Day and the bees are buzzing around me. It’s the first time this year that I’ve sat here on the porch to enjoy the budding garden, observe the busy bees and listen to the birds (and the neighbors mower). It’s peaceful but like the bees, I’m all abuzz. Next Sunday, Mother’s Day, I’ll be…

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  • Newness

    I’ve always seen fall as a time for learning something new.  I suppose it goes back to school days.  That empty notebook, waiting for inspiration.  New teachers offering insights into undiscovered topics.  Classes that beg you to open your wallet to explore a new media.  The Art supply store, full of students with endless supply…

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  • Disappearing Painting

    It’s been a very busy plein air painting season down here in Florida. I was fortunate to be able to take some fine workshops this winter. Most recently with the amazingly talented Joseph Mcgurl. Here we are watching Joe, at Myakka State Park, where we had a lesson on matching colors. Our goal was to…

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