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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

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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

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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

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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

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Two new and then the flu

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Yesterday I finished two new paintings. Today I caught the flu. Or it caught me. I’m not sure. Uggg… So without any wordiness here is the gist. Jim’s Music On a road trip I took to Coyote Woman Gallery in upper Michigan in the … Continue reading

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We are Partners

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One of my oldest and dearest friends wrote me tonight and suggested that every time I say, “my partner” in my posts it sounds strange to people and perhaps gives them the wrong idea. Or at least that is how … Continue reading

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What is special about the holidays?

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Hi Everyone, The short answer is everything. Just a quick update. My partner and I – and about seven other artists and craftsmen opened a little pop-up seasonal gallery in downtown Minneapolis. We are in Gaviidae Commons II on the … Continue reading

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I am Nivens McTwisp

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I’m late / I’m late / For a very important date. / No time to say “Hello, Goodbye”. / I’m late, I’m late, I’m late. Nivens McTwisp White Rabbit Alice in Wonderland I have a whole lot of social and … Continue reading

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I Cried Today

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I cried today. Twice. Let me explain. When I woke up this morning I saw my partner had posted a long forgotten interview he found stuffed in a virtual folder somewhere is cyberspace. He posted the article and picture of me on my … Continue reading

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Art Elves: Looking for artists

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The Art Elves – where Santa goes for fine art – is looking for regional Wisconsin, Iowan, and Minnesota artists to participate in a seasonal artists show at the Gaviidae Commons in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. We have secured 1,400 square feet on the … Continue reading

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