That is an apt title for today – a nod to both Valentine’s Day and the World Ag Expo’s opening day in the title of my latest coloring book. This coloring book was published in partnership with the Tulare County Farm Bureau, a delightful group of people to work with (in spite of their rejection of […]
Heart of Agriculture
THIS IS THE COVER OF THE NEXT COLORING BOOK! AND THIS IS ONE OF THE INTERIOR PAGES! Yes, there is a hidden heart in every picture, even this one. I did my best to not have to draw cotton, but the customers (plural – there was a committee) requested it in spite of my explaining […]
2017 Calendar Coming Soon
Like it or not, 2017 is coming in a few months. Why wouldn’t one like it? Because one may have not gotten used to 2016 yet. Why would one like it? Because a new calendar is coming. The Bridges of Tulare County This idea came from the show that celebrated 100 years of the National Parks. […]
More From My Pencils
When deciding what to draw next, this particular subject seemed like a good compromise of my theme of Tulare County and what I want to draw because I want to draw it. Strawberry fields have become a common sight in our area over the past 10 years or so in the springtime. That makes this […]
Thoughts on Success in Art
I have 3 nephews. 2 of them are “creatives”, one an accomplished graphic artist supporting a wife and 2 children, and the other about to start his junior year in college as a music major. Might be performing arts, might be music theory. . . can’t remember exactly and embarrassed by asking him too often. […]
Orange is the Color of Tulare County
One might think that this Central California artist’s favorite color is orange. One would be wrong, but one would be forgiven for making that assumption. Due to her continual paintings of oranges and poppies, this would be a logical guess. But, if one thinks about Central California and what we are known for here in Tulare County, […]
The Oak Grove Bridge Saga Begins
Or perhaps it continues. . . This commissioned oil painting of the Oak Grove Bridge is signed, sealed and delivered. On Monday, February 8 at 6 p.m., there will be a public meeting at the Three Rivers Memorial Building concerning the future of this bridge. A hearing? Something about the planning commission? Not […]
Stocking Stuffer Boutique
What is a “boutique” anyway? It isn’t a bazaar. Is it like “luncheon” as opposed to “lunch”? The dictionary uses the words “sophisticated” and “specialized” to explain a boutique. (Nope, didn’t look up bazaar – I saved that for you.) Sophisticated? Me? har har har har har. . . I’m from Tulare County, a Realistic […]
2015 Calendar Reminder
The 2015 calendars titled “Beautiful Tulare County” with my current best paintings that fit the format (can you say “run on sentence”??) are available. $15 each, including tax and mailing If you don’t use Paypal, you can mail a check to Cabinart at P.O. Box 311, Three Rivers, CA 93271. US only, with […]
The 2015 Calendar is HERE!
The new calendar for 2015 has arrived! These are my best oil paintings. Sort of. My best oil paintings that fit the calendar format and fit the months. Sort of. The best blend of my best oil paintings that sort of fit the calendar format and sort of fit the months. It is called […]