Oct 7, 2022 | Architecture, Design, Drawing, Film, Food, History, Masterclass, Metal, Sculpture, Teaching, Thoughts, Traditional Arts, Welding
David and Sophia at the shop David Ponsler? Brett Waller says he’s alright. David will get this inside joke. I took Sophia to the shop here in Jacksonville to see his progress on a forged Bronze project he’s been on for about a year. He is one of the first... 
Sep 7, 2022 | Architecture, Design, Drawing, Film, History, Masterclass, MCM, Old Time Music, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Sound, Teaching, Thoughts, Wireform
5 years ago This is not a Gofundme ask. Kista Cook started the relief effort when I was busy bailing water and loosing my mind. I have not looked at this video in 5 years. I didn’t want to look. It’s just to remind me of what can happen and the people I... 
Aug 23, 2022 | Design, Drawing, Film, Food, Masterclass, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Sound, Teaching, Thinktank, Thoughts, Wood Carving
Hazel and Loy I used to think muse only meant a beautiful naked model that artists needed as an inspiration to create. It can also mean a creative relationship with another person who is a beacon of light in the darkness of doubt. Kista Cook is a creative who seems to... 
Aug 17, 2022 | Animation, Architecture, Film, Masterclass, Museum, Sculpture, Sound, Thinktank, Thoughts
Copper Box Chas Smith will tell you he is a welder. He is, and a good one. I hired him do do the structural work on a 60′ tall sculpture I was in charge of fabrication for artist Jonathan Borofski. We became friends and as I got to know more found out he was... 
Aug 4, 2022 | Animation, Drawing, Film, History, Masterclass, Painting, Sculpture, Teaching
This was the first artwork I saw by Molly Riefler. She came across my FB feed as a friend of a friend so I guessed she was local. I searched out more of her stuff here and found an old fashioned drawing style by a young woman which reminded me of The Fleischer Bros.... 
Aug 3, 2022 | History, Masterclass, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Teaching, Thinktank, Thoughts, Uncategorized
Having an extremely non-productive day Whether they are onstage or in the studio and the moment hits when it all comes together you can see their halo. I am fortunate enough to know many artists personally. I buy their art. I am drawn to the flame. On this Blog, for... 