Commission Self Portrait

The Commission Process

Blog # 4 Part 1 “Commissions” Occasionally in life the opportunity to take on a massive project, task or assignment presents itself. At first glance the challenge can feel both exhilarating and yet simultaneously daunting. On November 9th 2010, I signed

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GMOs: “False Maiz”

  I wrote this poem back in November dealing with the topic of GMOs and thought it’d make for a good painting. The issue of labeling genetically modified foods is an important topic, especially for us here in Cali. Monsanto alone

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The Color Green

The Color Green

The Color Green As a painter, I spend a great deal of time thinking about and working with colors. Figuring out which color is the appropriate vehicle for conveying a message/feeling is a very important part of my job. I try

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Getting Started

The hardest part of any creative endeavor is usually figuring out where to start. When painting, the beginning, or first layer of the piece, is rarely seen. For me the best way to start a painting is really by just diving

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