I had an odd conversation in a Wendy’s parking lot with a guy about Hudson’s “tactical” harness.
Milo
This portrait of Milo shows how important the eyes are to a portrait. Get ’em right and you’re golden. Get ’em wrong and you’ll never be satisfied with the painting.
Painting Max, a puppy and his stick
Max is a happy puppy with a stick. This is a portrait commission from early 2021.
Travelogue: Lewis & Clark Caverns, Montana
In this post I jump ahead to the last day of our trip through five states. The highlight of which was a spectacular tour of Lewis and Clark Caverns.
A Pressing Mystery
Looking out over my downed timber, I am confronted with a pressing mystery.
More Guns = Less Crime
A video that is sure to trigger several people I know, some CPL information and revised Gun Safety Rules
The Big Question
One week. Five states. The Missus, me, and two enormous dogs in a tiny teardrop trailer. Everywhere we went, people asked us the same question.
To Encourage The Others
What does splitting firewood have to do with eighteenth century British Admirals and present day Afghanistan? I’m glad you asked!
Yes! I’m the Asshole!
Every group of friends needs an asshole.
Watercolor Failure 13
Watercolor camp continues this week. I don’t have a lot to say except my failures are starting to look better. Not good. Just better than before. That’s progress. There are quite a few things I need to work on, among them: Don’t be afraid of color. I tend to wimp out on color saturation on the early washes. I need to be bolder. Save the details. I tend to overwork the details way too soon. …