Musings for an Aesthetic World
Ideas on creativity, art and the journey in pursuit of a more aesthetic world. From collecting art, making art, writing, journaling and sketching—creativity should be woven into the fabric of one’s own life.
2024 Fall Giveaway
This fall I did an original painting giveaway. If people signed up for my email newsletter, they'd be entered to win. If you're interested in being entered into my next giveaway (likely just before Christmas) join me email newsletter here. Looking forward to...
Harvest Fall Events 2024
There are a few events I'll be participating in during the fall 2024 season. Below I outline them in brief and my goals for each event. October 25–26, 2024—Harvest Festival There will be a Harvest Festival at the Electric Sundown. It will be two days, October 25th...
Quitting All Things Meta
I've left Instagram (and Facebook and all things Meta) after nearly 10 years on the platform. With this transition I'll be posting about my art here, on my own blog, on a platform that I own, and am not subject to the same draconian, arbitrary Terms and Conditions...
Electric Sundown in Pendleton, Oregon
I'll be doing a popup shop this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Electric Sunday here in Pendleton Oregon. I'll have the usual fare of prints, stickers and cards and little trinkets. Will also have some jewelry items and I'm hoping to do a live painting during...
Unraveling a Mystery: My Encounter with a Fake Degas Print from the Goodwill Bins
Browsing through the treasure trove of items at the Goodwill bins, I stumbled upon a remarkable find—a Degas print! At first glance, it appeared authentic. It had age and texture to it. Up lose you could see what appeared to be ink cracking. And on the back, as if...
On Becoming a Small-time Art Collector
As we journey through life, we often seek meaningful ways to express ourselves and surround ourselves with beauty. Art collecting offers a captivating pathway to dive into the world of creativity, emotion, and culture. Whether you're an aspiring art connoisseur or...
Preserving the Beauty of Original Oil and Acrylic Paintings
Introduction Original oil and acrylic paintings are unique creations that capture the essence of an artist's vision. Unlike NFTs, you alone own the rights to physically hold and maintain this object. It is truly both a special privilege, and responsibility. These...