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The Inspiration Behind The Art

The Inspiration Behind The Art

As an artist, inspiration can strike at any moment, often in the most unexpected places. Recently, I experienced one of those moments while flipping through an old family ledger that has been passed down to me. The image above is what inspired my latest cross art collage.   Fascinated by the emot...
Creating Art From Trash That Has The Power To Touch Hearts & Minds

Creating Art From Trash That Has The Power To Touch Hearts & Minds

These photos are of my most recently completed found object cross art assemblage. If you are a follower of my work you know the cross is a symbol that has appeared in my artwork often over the past two decades of my art career. Primarily the cross is widely recognized as a symbol of Christia...
Navigating The Art World As An Artist With Conservative Views

Navigating The Art World As An Artist With Conservative Views

Navigating the art world as an artist who has many conservative views has proven to be a journey fraught with challenges.  Conservative artists really stand out as minority voices in a predominantly liberal landscape. It's disheartening to witness how a significant portion of the liberal base wit...
Abstract Art: Embarking on An Introspective Quest

Abstract Art: Embarking on An Introspective Quest

Abstract art, to me, is a magnetic force that pulls at the strings of my imagination. It's not just about chaotic brushstrokes or random splashes of color; it's a realm where emotions, thoughts, and the very essence of one's soul intertwine on the canvas. What might seem like a simple act, a mere...