I have a renewed interest in trying to simplify the elements in my paintings. By that I mean not getting lost in the details. In this new...

I started this commission process a while back, which included meeting at the clients’ home, and seeing the view that was to be painted....

A new wave is taking shape in the studio, a 20x30 inch oil on linen. I usually start with a quick block in, using my 3 color palette and...

I put this fun video together using the go pro app. It is showing the beginning of a commission I’ve started for the winter. 40x60” oil...

Here is a recently framed piece from my collection of watercolor sketches. It is one of many old, abandoned structures that can be found...

So, in beginning to re-arrange the studio and get set for a new year of work, I got this 16x20” out- a painting I’ve always loved but...

I cannot tell you how excited I am to flip the page on 2020! What a trying year for everyone I’m sure. I spent the majority of the past...

What have I been up to over the past weeks? School is back in full swing, routines are kind of set, and I’ve been working regularly in...

Here we are, two weeks back from vacation, and I’ve been back in the studio desperately trying to finish a few commissions. It took most...

Sketches are a part of my life. Essential for growth!

So, after months of back and forth on this 24x48” wave painting, I’m calling it done!

I change the wave paintings on my easel several times over the course of a studio day. Today, this one took up a lot of the time. I’m...

Hi all! Here’s a fun short video I captured while coming up with one of my T-shirt designs! For sale on my Curious Jim’s Artisanal Tees...

I had about 45 minutes until I had to pick up my little one from school. I really wanted to get out of the studio a few minutes too, so...

A quick sketch in pencil, used as a reference to paint an oil sketch.

I’ve had more than the dream of becoming fine artist in my life. It started back in college, while enjoying my time at State and playing...

A recently completed painting on the easel

Good Monday! I feel habits are formed by doing, so I’m throwing a test out, from my iPhone, from the studio! So here is a little...

A few words about drawing around the house, since we are all spending so much time there!

Being an artist is an incredibly rewarding existence. It is a dream I've had since my youngest days, and I'm actually making a go of it....