Three for the Road, Now 35% off through March 31.

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Save 35% on the original oil painting “Three for the Road” plus free shipping through 3/31. Now only $585 (Originally $900). I will even pay the freight through 3/31. Click here for details.

Just a reminder

Painting completed my life. - Frida Kahlo

Off the Easel: Albuquerque Neon

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Three new paintings just off the easel. All of these oil and canvas paintings are based on source material I took along Route 66 when I visited the Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festivals and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in 2012 in Albuquerque, NM. … Continue reading →

Three Suggestions for Success

Recently I was drawn to a conversation on Linkedin about the proper etiquette for using photography as a source material for other creative work. The exact question was: As a painter, is it OK to create a new work on the basis of a … Continue reading →

Vintage Painter Art Auction on eBay

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In the spirit of spring, I’m trying something new. This weekend I will be auctioning off one of most popular prints on eBay. I have mixed feelings about this doing this but if I want something different for my life … Continue reading →

Trip to Texas

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Spring is sprung! Almost! In four short weeks I will be leaving for my first show of the year at the Deep Ellum Art Festival. I can’t believe it has been a year already. Last year was my first major road trip … Continue reading →

Thank You

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Last year I made the decision to do a few things differently with my business. The result? 2012 was the BEST year I’ve ever had as an artist and 2013 is already better than last.I owe it to all of … Continue reading →

The Courage of the Artist

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The universe is a simple and elegant place, governed by fairly predictable patterns and forces that are understandable given time and distance.

The people in this world are anything but simple, elegant and predictable  Often we act against our own interests and instincts because we want to fit in or belong.

This is the dilemma of many artists. They know what they want to do and when they talk to parents, coaches, teachers, ministers or friends they are often met with eye rolls and skepticism.

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As many of you know my partner and I opened a seasonal, pop-up gallery in downtown Minneapolis. We met an amazing number of great people and learned a great deal about some new opportunities for my business. The truth is no matter what I choose it takes courage to walk into the possibilities. Regardless of how well thought out something is, no matter how researched or how "right" it feels it takes courage. Which brings me to this post we put onto the Art Elves website. Please check out our story: The Courage of the Artist.

Specials for the week of 20 January 2013

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Happy Sunday All! So part of my 2013 resolutions is to do something different with my marketing. That includes deciding on Weekly Specials and getting my newsletter out every week. I’m still feeling my way through all this Social Media but … Continue reading →

A special thank you to Charles van Heck

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I want to take a quick moment and thank Charles van Heck at Woodhull Arts Journal for taking the time to get to know me and my art. Yesterday he publishing a wonderful interview on his site entitled American Experiences; Visions of History … Continue reading →