...is the answer I am constantly telling people when they ask me if I "make lots of money selling my art". It has always been a pain in the $%# to describe how many and what types of jobs I have and why I have them. I actually have two other jobs besides the "full time" job of … Continue reading “Yes, I do have another job to pay the bills…”
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"i draw the exhibit, therefore, i become the exhibit" -- Rebe Banasiak --
Happy Father’s Day, Dad!
Yes...it's that one day in June where I get to celebrate that one person in my life who has taught me all that I know in life. My dad, my pop, yes, my father. He taught me that everyday is a lesson in life. You have to learn from your mistakes and overcome obstacles life … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day, Dad!
New adventures in video! OOOOoooooo!
Video Adventures 1 So I found this video on my computer that my cousin Melissa shot (for some odd reason) of me coloring in the snowy owls face. Even though it is only 12 second long, it shows how I slowly layer color to create the texture of the feathers on the face. Hopefully, I … Continue reading New adventures in video! OOOOoooooo!
Who, who….. the snowy owl that’s who!
It's been awhile since I posted so here is a little something about the latest piece I have recently finished. Just a little background about why some things take me longer to finish than others. When I am busy at my regular job and also in life, I tend to start new drawings, illustrations, paintings, … Continue reading Who, who….. the snowy owl that’s who!
Visual Arts Faculty Show, March 5th, 2014
It was a very nice experience to not only contribute to the faculty show, but to also meet some of the instructors I haven't had the chance to meet this past year. I have known Madelyn from our times teaching at HCA (Hinsdale Center for the Arts) but never met Ann when she worked there. … Continue reading Visual Arts Faculty Show, March 5th, 2014
Mayslake Visual Arts Faculty Show
Wow! How this year is going by so fast. Tomorrow will be the opening reception to the second art show I will be in for the year. This second show will be held at the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook, IL. It also happens to be where I get to teach drawing and painting … Continue reading Mayslake Visual Arts Faculty Show
The first show of the year….YEAH!
Hello everyone, I have two paintings that will be on display in the President’s 6th Annual Art Exhibition in the The Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Gallery at my alma mater, Lewis University. The gallery is on the main campus in Romeoville, IL. Please visit the campus and take in the beauty of all the artwork. … Continue reading The first show of the year….YEAH!
Chilly air, warm studio…
The Chicago freezing temperatures have closed where I work for the past two days so I have been in the studio catching up on some painting. I started this painting from a photo of mine of Hope, one of the Mexican grey wolves from Brookfield Zoo. Wolves have always been some of my favorite animals to draw … Continue reading Chilly air, warm studio…
The Brush Hilt 