The most important advice I can give is to love the artist's style! If you don't like it, find an artist you like. Every artist has...

The Muskegon Farmer's Market has been a great addition this summer! I've met so many wonderful people already. I have a wide range of...

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own art collection but don't know where to start? It's a common feeling for many that have never...

My latest oil painting, inspired by a view of Holland State Park overlooking Lake Michigan, now hangs in Holland Hospital. The painting...

"Object", Oil and Cold Wax on Canvas, 48"x48". $4600 I'll admit, this painting was inspired on a whim not too long before the deadline...

Prepping my canvas with black acrylic paint and outlining the image with chalk are the first steps to starting the painting process. ...

I am blessed to be able to create happy art for the healthcare facilities. Providing the community and workers with something positive...

A slippery walk in Michigan's winter wonderland turned out to be magical. I set out with my camera in hand to shoot subject matter that...

Yesterday's morning inspiration at All Shores Wesleyan Church. The morning roads were a little slick under the snow. I had several...

Reviving framed art, a new oil painting and a favorite recipe! I've been in the custom framing business for over 20 years now and framing...

I had a new challenge at the end of summer to create some abstract designs for Hortech's Livewalls. It was perfect timing since I had...

Join us this Friday, September 13th from 5:30 - 8:30 at Bonobo Winery. Located at 12011 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI. West Michigan...

The mural was an amazing experience I will never forget. The largest painting I have ever created for the community to enjoy. I have...

Two days of work at Plantengas Cleaners has been a great start to the large 10'x72' "Grandmother's Garden". Stop by and watch the mural...

I started with a new series of work. Reverting back to my geometric patterns and incorporating the new techniques. Loving this new...

"Art is freedom. Being able to bend things most see as a straight line." -overlyxclusive I packed my art supplies and headed to New...

My girls and I love quiche. It's such an easy dish to make and takes 20 minutes to put together if that! I typically raid the...

I have found in the last few years I love working from home. The peace and quiet during the day allows me to focus on my painting. I...

My golden rule for purchasing art for my home is buy what I love. It's what I respond to. and what I cherish. It's something about that...

Deciding on the next painting can take a day or two of contemplating. Sometimes I ponder overnight. I rummage through the gazillion...