Torquay~A Seaside Town...

... I love everything about this town! ...

... Torquay is situated in what is called the "English Riviera" and could easily be one of those destination points that you keep returning to!... This is also known as "Agatha Christie country" for those intrigued

Cockington Village

This thatch-roofed village...

... is a must see ... just 1/2 mile from Torquay, Cockington village is a prim and proper picturesque Old English village, just beckoning to be put on canvas ...

The Versatile Graphite ...

... As I have stated before, this long and slender piece of graphite, sometimes wearing a wooden coat - sometimes in its naked form, and I ... well ...we have had a serious relationship going on for quite some time ...

Kew, Harrods and Madam Tussauds

...During my stay in London, I camped out at a hotel near Kew, which is a district in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, in south west London ... Even structures that were once functional

London ~ the National Gallery

...And Beyond...

England has always been a land that’s intrigued me. Not only did I have a keen interest in a number of British artists, (Gainsborough, Reynolds, Sergeant...and the list goes on) I’ve also had a keen interest in its history, architecture, and it’s quaint villages.

Collecting Resource Material

You’ll never have too much!

Having good resource material is always the first step, for me, before I take the plunge into my next major project. I believe this is probably true for most artists that work in Realism.

The Almighty Pencil...

..."The King of all Art Instruments"...

Ahhh......the pencil......This is where everything starts for me.  It is the instrument that initiated my creative process and projects well over a half century ago...and is still my most prized “worker”.  It is this one lowly

Early Influence and Inspiration...

Always follow your dream....

Most artists have drawn influence and inspiration for their art from someone whose work has captivated them.  I am certainly no exception to this phenomenon.

Château Versailles

A Masterpiece in Creativity...

I want to live here! ... or clear out all the people and leave me alone to peruse every nook and cranny, hidden hallway, winding staircase...

Paris...City of Lights

A city meant for artists!... 

… Anyone who knows me knows I love Paris!  I can totally understand why it has always attracted artists. It is simply such a visual delight! … I love the “old” part of the city …it’s architecture, uniformity, romanticism … and yes … it’s galleries!