If you don't know what to paint...try bears.

Finished off about twenty bear paintings in the last few months and looking forward to finding a new space to show them this autumn.

Here's a little preview and a look at the texture I try to create with my only good brush. Maybe today I will treat myself to a trip to the art store. Big up Collage, the best art store in Portland...now lets talk mark downs.

How to draw for a living.

This is, no joke, my life's work right here. This story has been told and retold to and by me for three generations now and needs to finally be part of the world's story. This summer I am tracking down publishing leads and finally becoming slightly more than just a middle school math teacher and summer science educator. Dream with me now folks. It has to be possible.

How to do Bobcat art.

Bobcat Tutorial, for Bobcat Art Enthusiasts!

1) Find a picture of a Bobcat on the internet.
2) Find your Derwent water color pencils.
3) Draw the Bobcat all night on Friday.
4) Have your son do the fill in parts during breakfast on Saturday after cartoons.

5) Walk everybody to soccer practice.
6) Draw your Bobcat some more with details and hairs and all the spots and stuff.

Viola! or Booya!, depending on your tastes.