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Work from life, paint from life, draw from life...repeat again!

In light of the article on January 22nd in Low Country Weekly ( http://www.lcweekly.com/art/5760-new-light-new-life ), I thought I would do something each day over the next week or so. This is something I have wanted to do at some point over the last 18 months…..to recognize one individual each day who has been instrumental to me in my own artistic development and growth over what is now 15 years since I re-ignited my pursuit of visual poetry in fine art. Today's blog post recognizes Gabor Svagrik, artist, teacher and owner of the Tucson Art Academy in Tucson, AZ. http://www.tucsonartacademyonline.com.  Gabor is probably one of the two most influential teachers I have taken workshops from, so I think you will enjoy this post! Here are some of my favorite paintings by Gabor: My all time favorite painting by Gabor, what a sense and feeling of light! Again, a beautiful sense of light executed by Gabor Boy, where to start? Fair warning, this could be the longest blog...
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The Working Artist on Clay

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In light of the article on January 22nd in Low Country Weekly ( http://www.lcweekly.com/art/5760-new-light-new-life ),  I thought I would do something each day over the next week or so.  This is something I have wanted to do at some point over the last 18 months…..to recognize one individual each day who has been instrumental to me in my own artistic development and growth over what is now 15 years since I re-ignited my pursuit of visual poetry in fine art. As you read in the last blog post, Judy Warren, owner of Schrodt Art Studio in Louisville referred me to the next person who I want to recognize and thank....David Schuster.  First and foremost, I have tremendous respect for David from the standpoint that he has been a working artist in Louisville, KY in excess of 20 plus years. No other career.....that is impressive and I recently saw David this past fall and told him he should feel very accomplished by that feat! It is hard, I mean really hard. David has also made ...
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The Three Dominoes

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In light of the article on January 22nd in Low Country Weekly ( http://www.lcweekly.com/art/5760-new-light-new-life ),  I thought I would do something each day over the next week or so.  This is something I have wanted to do at some point over the last 18 months…..to recognize one individual each day who has been instrumental to me in my own artistic development and growth over what is now 15 years since I re-ignited my pursuit of visual poetry in fine art. Today's blog actually recognizes three individuals.  These individuals remind me of 3 dominoes as each one led to the other.  Little did these three individuals know at the time they would have a profound impact that literally changed the life of an individual forever! The individual was me, at the age of 40.  It all began in 2005 when Betty Layman, an artist and neighbor who lived down the street from us in Simpsonville, KY came to my home for a party or gathering of some sort.   On a wall in a walk...
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Giving Thanks

In light of the article this week in Low Country Weekly ( http://www.lcweekly.com/art/5760-new-light-new-life ),  I thought I would do something each day over the next week or so that I have wanted to do at some point over the last 18 months…..to recognize one individual each day who has been instrumental to me in my own artistic development and growth over what is now 15 years since I re-ignited my pursuit of visual poetry in fine art.  As this will be an opportunity for me to share my thoughts, insights and experiences regarding these individuals, a blog spot seemed like a better place to do this versus a lengthy post on social media. I hope you enjoy what I have to share and will return each day! There are seven of these fine individuals, so one a day for the next week. In hindsight, as noted in the Low Country Weekly article, my 22 year sabbatical at times brings regrets for waiting so long and squandering time in a craft that requires just that....time!..... to become a...
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