A Sweet Pup Face

Good morning from my studio in East Nashville. I just got back from a short walk a bit ago, and it’s already hot and humid. I hope everyone is able to monitor their heat exposure and stay safe during this time. This may be with us for the foreseeable future, so remember to stay cool…

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Sometimes You Just Have to Do a Landscape

Good morning from my studio in East Nashville. You may have noticed I did not post the last two weeks. I took off Independence Day to ride my bike and watch fireworks and generally celebrate the formation of our country. Last week, there were problems with the internet due to an upgrading of the fiber…

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Cool Painting on a Hot Day

It’s an unusual good afternoon from my studio in East Nashville. As most of you know, I usually post these in the morning. My day’s timing is all off, thus the lateness of the hour. This is Garnet. It’s a commission piece for one of my East Nashville neighbors. The reference photo had her in…

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An Oldie

Good morning from my studio in East Nashville. I hope everyone is having a great day so far. We’re stuck in a cloudy, stormy weather pattern, but such is June in Nashville. Just keep the severe weather away. We’ve had more than our share of that. Several new projects in the works, but nothing is…

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A Sweet Gift

Good morning from my studio in East Nashville. I hope everyone is having a great day, and has recovered from the CMA Festival. The event has become so huge it’s amazing. As a Nashville native, I remember it’s humble start as “Fan Fair” 50 years ago. It certainly has changed. Here’s this week’s pet portrait.…

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Portrait for A Friend

Good morning from my studio in East Nashville. I hope everyone is having a great day. I got to do a people portrait for a friend to give to his spouse, though sadly it’s a memorial. I don’t get to do people often; it’s something of a treat and a challenge. I understand the recipient…

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An Old Friend

Good morning from my studio in East Nashville. I hope everyone had an enjoyable and safe Memorial Day holiday, and that we all remembered the reason for the day. It’s a beautiful day here in the East, and I hope everyone is well. This is a portrait i don’t believe I’ve ever shared before, or…

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A New Cat

Good morning from my studio in East Nashville. My apologies for not posting last week. Sometimes life just gets in the way of life. Nothing serious, just busy with other stuff. So here’s a new one that I just delivered to my client yesterday. This is Adzen, a very pretty orange tabby. I had an…

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An Old Friend

Good morning from my studio in East Nashville. I hope everyone survived the weekend storms and the crowds that descended on Nashville. We have absolutely become the place to go to and have fun. On a personal note, our street had a block party Sunday, though indoors due to the rain, and I’m so happy…

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A Gorgeous Morning

Good morning from my studio in East Nashville. It’s a gorgeous morning here; the sun is shining brightly; the air is a little cool and crisp. It’s just a day that makes you want to smile. Here’s this week’s portrait. This is Simba. The portrait is a memorial done for a friend. I’m told Simba…

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