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Legendary blues artist Jim Byrnes. I can not claim to be some great blues connoisseur but that voice….like a cat’s sandpaper purr with...


....And keep your hands to yourself
Just kidding. I really enjoy drawing hands. They are challenging - but well worth the effort to try and get them right. Done well, hands...


So did you get your Pumpkin Spice fix?
Have you noticed the weather change? Only a few more weeks of summer left. Its time to start getting out the Halloween decorations. And...


Hey You CAN teach an old dog new tricks!
Check out my new video: Introduction to my Illustration process. It's brief. And simple. But cinematography is a new skill set, so I'm...


Sometimes when I paint, I'm solemn and profound.....other times, not so much....
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Things I should have done this weekend
There are lots of things I should have done this weekend, but I didn't. Instead I spent Sunday working on some fun sketches I found in my...


Introducing... Evan's legs
I know people often think artists work strictly from memory, but frankly, I often need a little help. Usually, if I need some reference...


I have a crazy idea...
Why don't I paint a complicated composition with a giant crocodile monster and many peoples in a boat. I should be able to whip that out...


As The World Falls Down...
What's your favorite scene from Labyrinth??


Bonsai Dragons
Bonsai trees are some of the most transient and beautiful sculptures I've ever seen, shifting and changing through space and time. This...