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The Fourth of July that forever made me proud to be an American

July 4th has always been a very special day.  In my childhood, it meant fireworks, hamburgers and late night sparklers waved in the air against the warm violet sky of Summer.  But as an adult, and a guy who has made a career of being an artist, there was a very touching experience I had that will forever be in my memory on this holiday.

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The Couple Who Inspired "Hale Pama" (from my Escape Series)

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Everything is on its way to somewhere.  This is the story behind my "Hale Pama" painting in my Escape Series.  Read about how the couple I met in Maui inspired me to paint my interpretation of their perfect escape.

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The Coolest Treehouse in the World

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Much like the ever popular 1985 movie The Goonies, I was fortunate enough to grow up with a tribe of fearless adventurers, this is a TRUE account of one of my favorite memories as a kid and the empty lot by our house.  

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THOR Paintings | Inspiration & Process

My inspiration comes in-part from the actual process of paintings and my mental/spiritual "escape" I experience when I paint each story.  I recently described this phenomenon to a fellow artist and friend. "What is your painting process?" he asked.  "I generally start with a sketch and idea, and ...

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The Escape Series | Stepping into the canvas

One series of paintings I will continue to add to is what I call the "Escape Series," with themes that include dwellings like tree houses and huts on the beach or in the hills.  All was inspired by a couple main things I will share like early "escapes" using my imagination as a kid, and my "escape" into a painting when I am creating.   

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