The Allure of Fishing

The Allure of Fishing

I grew up in family of fish lovers and flyfisherman—of which I am only the lover. I never learned the fine art of flyfishing when a spinning rod is my choice but certainly understand its appeal and allure (pun intended). In the mandala above 8 radiant red and green...
Fossil Phacops Infatuation

Fossil Phacops Infatuation

Solitary activities have always been a part of my life. Since childhood, art pursuits of drawing and painting, flame painting tiny diecast cars for the past 30 years, and fossil hunting and cataloging my finds as a teenager certainly all count. What really filled the...
Remembrance of Craig Gosling

Remembrance of Craig Gosling

Craig’s pen and ink style was casual and spontaneous and seemed to ooze extreme confidence in its mark making. It seemed effortless in his hands but as we come to find out pen and ink is not an easy medium to master.

Exploring Pen and Ink

Exploring Pen and Ink

I have been fortunate to have been inspired by a number of pen and ink masters and to pass along some of that knowledge in teaching and encouraging +100 students and mentees to explore and embrace the art of pen and ink. My pen work displays rendering in the areas of...