I don’t know what to do with my rage. The reality of our country is sinking in. I had been in a state of shock for weeks after the election. I was in denial for months–I was in denial until the inauguration. Normally, I can use art to express the everything that builds up in…
published: art journaling spring 2016
I had no idea one of my works had been chosen as the cover image until I saw the magazine in the bookstore. Luckily, I had a friend with me to capture my nerdy excitement. And I am not ashamed to share that nerdy excitement with others. My article features works from my visual journal,…
2016 visual journal: adventures in change
Like other intuitive works, this journal’s imagery originated more from my creative subconscious than any intentional concept development. As I have gotten older, I’ve made an effort to be more present and aware of my instincts and intuition. Interestingly, I can now look back at works I created over the past few years, and see…
less giant beheaded blue man group…
Last September, in 2015, I painted a public sculpture in the city of Grand Forks, ND. The city had purchased several large concrete head-planters, placed throughout their downtown. Originally they were painted bright blue, which was a bad idea. Luckily, they were open to local artists painting them to make them a little more unique…
