by admin | Feb 23, 2016 | Abstract, concepts in painting, Education
I hope you enjoy the video interview with Dan McCaw as I have. I have enjoyed getting to know a fantastic oil painter that I admire. His philosophy on life and painting will make you search deeper when starting your next painting or refreshing an old painting. We will...
by admin | Feb 12, 2016 | concepts in painting, Education
I have heard it called a look-alike, twin stranger and also a face double. I have seen mine. When I lived out East I was visiting an artist representative husband and wife team in New York City. I entered their Brownstone home office and both of their mouths dropped...
by admin | Jan 11, 2016 | concepts in painting, Education, Oil Paintings for Sale
If you thought about painting, now is the time to begin Keep painting fun Paint with purpose Have a clear message Engage the viewer Paint your own idea Find answers to gaps in your learning Allow your personality to show through in each new painting Believe in...
by admin | Dec 27, 2015 | Oil Paintings for Sale
My new Online Gallery is available for viewing Please text/call to receive up to date pricing: 513-708-7981 [cincopa AoMA3vsE-nA3]
by admin | Dec 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
Reflecting over the life we all are privileged to live. Each of us unknowingly enjoying the creative benefits of those who came before us that contributed to our “life”. Who fought for our freedom, made the journey to America’s, invented electricity, a Christmas song,...
by admin | Nov 30, 2015 | concepts in painting, Education
I am just returning from South Carolina. A thank you to all my friends I was able to catch up with and new acquaintances I met during my stay. It is fun and engaging to meet new people and see what new ideas are brewing not only in the creative world but also in...
by admin | Nov 6, 2015 | Abstract, Education, Oil Paintings for Sale
If you graduated with me from Avon Lake High School, in Avon Lake, Ohio, you may not remember this gentleman. Even if you went to the school you probably would not see him unless you took an art class. Then be lucky enough to draw him as your instructor. If you played...
by admin | Nov 4, 2015 | concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale
To my faithful followers that have signed up on my website blog “the Adventures of an American Oil Painter”. Thank you, it has been a very busy and challenging time. I have so many thoughts going on in my head. Not having time to express them in a painting is very...
by admin | Oct 26, 2015 | Education, plein air
My journey this past weekend with my wife Robyn took us to these three locations where we learned more about T. C. Steele. Without any doubt T. C. Steele is one of Indiana’s best-known painters. We enjoyed learning about a talented and adventurous man with a strong...
by admin | Oct 20, 2015 | concepts in painting, Education
A few weeks ago coming back from a paint out in Elkhart, Indiana I had a seizure while driving home to Ohio. I remember my sight going black and saying to myself “I am driving and cannot see”. The rest was told to me by a police officer that was at the accident. I...