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Here's one of my \"N\" Series Digital paintings

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I was more than overdue for a Getaway! Just returned from a week on Long Island in Westhampton Beach, NY with my spouse, daughter, son-in-law and three grandsons. Had always wanted to visit that part of New York, after I...

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I know, I know, I've been pretty quiet lately, and people have noticed. It was difficult to know what to say this Summer so I decided not to post anything. I honestly think we're all in some kind of funky Time Warp right...

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Nature provides so much inspiration for artists and craftspeople. I love seeing everything in our yard so green and healthy. The wildlife seems happy - flitting here and there with abandon just like kids at Summer...

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I've been having a little trouble getting into my work in the studio these past few days. One of our neighbors passed away, and it made me sad enough that I just didn't feel up to painting. I spent some time after I hear...

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First off, let's clarify that I am not complaining. Truly, I'm grateful that in this area of the country we don't need to deal with serious #earthquakes or #tornadoes. We get them but they're scarce and not as serious as...

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Thoughts on The Powers of Positivity and Hope. One of the things I learned way later in life than I wish I had was not to let bad circumstances get to me on too deep a level. Before I was able to figure that out, I oft...

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Yesterday I was moving some things around in my Portfolio and found a few photos of things I painted and crafted years ago. I scanned them, and I've added them here and there on some of these web pages for you guys to lo...

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Today I made a difficult decision. After having a five star shop - Norfolk Lane Studios - for three years, I closed it! TIME is LIMITED, and mine is better used making new Art. Maybe some day, if I work at it hard, I wi...

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Just completed this Charcoal on Canson 18\" x 24\" portrait drawing of actor Chris Hemsworth. This was the very first time in my life that I attempted a portrait. Now that it's done, I'm not sure why I didn't venture into ...

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I finally completed this painting! I started it prior to my eye surgery, and some minor complications are delaying the healing process so my vision was blurry. This began as a radiant underpainting in Oils, then a dark g...

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Almost into a whole New Year and I am so excited to be going in with an entirely new mindset. One of Gratitude, Success and Joy. As an Artist and Writer, I spend my time creating things to delight you (and me, of course)...

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Dear God, Universe, Angels, All: It is Time. I offer this on behalf of every man, woman, child, and animal in the Universe. May each of us now be healed and whole in Mind, Body, and Spirit. May we Come together in everl...

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Ah, the Joys of an Artist's Parenthood. They just want to be *near you*! First, it was our three toddlers. Now that they're grown and gone, I have pets doing the same things. Here's just one example of my two cheeky Tonk...

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Well, it's coming - Turkey Day! Hopefully you have everything you plan to make or eat ready to go. This is the first year in several decades that I will not be cooking anything on Thanksgiving Day. And possibly, not Chri...

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There's less to do outside now and since it's pre-holidays, not as much to do decorating the house. I did change the wreaths on the doors from Spring to Fall themes, and we've got Mums and a few pumpkins sitting about. T...

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As I mentioned earlier, October would bring changes to my life. I revamped my Studios significantly so that Painting & Drawing, canvas prep, framing, etc. and the supplies that they require are all in one place. Having S...

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This month I entered the #Milan Institute of Art as a new student. It may seem counterintuitive to those who have known me all of my life as an Artist and Craftsperson. My work looks polished enough, I guess. But there a...

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In a few days, I will be entering a brand new chapter in life. Early in September, I found a portal to my future. The \"solution\" to a decades long dilemna. I was ecstatic. The possibilities were so uplifting and exciting...

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Here it is - my \"new\" website format. I already miss my old one - a lot - but change is inevitable and I know I have to continue to adapt. This new site was sort of mandated, since the old software and platform I had ini...

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