New Work Posted on FanArtReview

Last night I completed more art reviews and posted one new work.  The Aurora is currently on page 1 of the site in the #1 position.  Thanks for your interest in my work!  I will be reviewing work for part of today! Everyone have a safe and happy weekend!

Tres Amigos in Mint Hill

My art is still in the Mint Hill community.  Here is a chance to view some selected works of mine in 2 different business setting, BB&T Bank and Mint Hill City Hall.  I appreciate this opportunity to continue to show my work in this wonderful community.

Weekend Projects

I will be busy this weekend working on some new screen savers.  I also have a few commissioned pieces to work on.  There will definitely be hours dedicated to all of these projects.  Additionally I will be using most of today and tonight getting some upcoming projects scheduled and started!  On FAR, I have continued doing reviews!

Recent Solar Activity Means the Sun is Starting to Sprint Towards it's Maximum

Sunspot activity and Coronal Mass Ejection is the main reason for the increase in aurora intensity.  We are sprinting towards a solar maximum cycle. This is part of the 11 year cycle, that has highly active sunspot activity.  So we should be leaving the solar minimum of roughly 5.5 years, little sunspot activity behind.  The sun is waking up, ramping up and preparing to present a spectacular show.  Everyone look at the sky!

Intense Solar Activity

Due to intense Solar Activity, Aurora will be seen in Minnesota and Wisconsin! Solar activity will continue to bring some intense aurora over the next 3 to 5 years!

11 X 14 & 16 X 20 Sale

I currently have four 11X14 original paintings and  two 16X20 paintings for sale at $200 each.  Bonsai and a few sky scape paintings.  Work small enough for office, hallway or room.  Free installation in local office is available.

Gels and Mediums Can Slow or Stop Time in Your Storage Container

One of the things I love to do is maintain a small stockpile of small containers to store painting in.  I have used plastic, glass and Non paper egg cartons.  You can mist over the paint and seal it in a container. Right now there's a lot of different materials that can be added to acrylic paint to slow down the drying time. It is very interesting that the materials that are out there now can make acrylic paint "behave" like oil paint.  What I like the most about mixing in mediums it immediately changes the composition and texture of your paint.  Your base paint is transformed by mixing in different pastes that have, pumice, fiber, glass beads or a variety of other materials. Additionally there are gels that make your paint creamier, thicker and stiffer for your variety of projects. I have also noticed that these gels have slowed or stopped time in my storage containers. Normally paint can last days to a few weeks in container. Adding gels has given me a month and slightly longer to use this paint. As an artist it is important to plan projects and prevent waste of all materials. Especially the one everyone really wants to see, the paint!

Selected Work Will Remain in Mint Hill

Even though Brighter Skies has come to an end. Selected art work will remain in the Mint Hill community through the first week of September. Yes, award winning Cantaloupe Sky is among those that will still be available to view.

Working on Special 3D Projects

Hello Everyone

                        I'm back from my time in the mountains. I will be working on some special 3D projects full time now.  I want to make sure I'm dedicating some quality time in improving my craft!  Additionally I have done several art reviews tonight. I had a good time stopping by a gallery taking a look at some local artists new show.

Fire & Ice Exhibit Started Today in Bessemer City

Fire & Ice started today in Bessemer City! This exhibit will run through August 31, 2011.  Today Last One Standing ended in Lowell.  My exhibit in Mint Hill will continue through Thursday.  Selected works will be in the Mint Hill community through September 5, 2011.  I will be doing limited art reviews on FAR.  I have committed to a daily health segment for blogtalkradio.com 6 days a week for the last month.  Yesterday I had to go hiking up the mountains.