A Painting with a Message

The Painting above, entitled "American Heroes Unjustly Imprisoned", is a piece I created to bring attention to the largely unknown issue of American Heroes being unjustly imprisoned for serving their country in a war they did not start. The News Media remains silent on this issue as it would shed a small light of truth on the injustice being done to young men who have sworn oaths to protect this country with their lives if necessary, yet the government is not protecting them. Through ridiculous new Rules of Engagement implemented by the Obama Administration, the soldiers are charged with crimes for doing what would previously be called acts of heroism. The soldiers are charged with murder for protecting their fellow soldiers from enemy attack, yet they are prosecuted for their valiant efforts and incarcerated in a Federal Prison, some for the remainder of their lives. All profits derived from the sale of prints of this painting will be donated to worthy organizations who are working tirelessly to help these poor forgotten individuals and their families. The media will not mention this ugly blot on the face of American Justice nor will it do anything to assist those caught up in the battle to win their freedom. The media is content to feed on the scraps thrown to them by their master, the government and leave the Truth hidden in the dark. Please pray for the soldiers who sit in the dark prison cells.

New Year, New Outlook.

The New Year has begun and we are ready to start a new year of creativity!!
Cast aside the old and begin with new thoughts, new ideas.   Try something new and unusual, something that you have always wanted to try but didn't have the artistic nerve to attempt. No fear, just make the attempt.
Whether it be painting with a different medium or sculpting with a different material or even just taking photographs with a different lens!!  Just do it.  You will surprise yourself with what you can accomplish if you would only try.
A great masterpiece is awaiting the chance to be created by you!  Dig down deep, into your inner self and really shoot for the moon this year.  I am sure you will not regret it.
Even if you feel that you have tried every medium, every technique, every style, there is always the chance to create something new, something that nobody has ever seen before.  Strive to come up with the next big thing that everyone will be talking about and every gallery will want to show your work and every one will want to copy.   You just have to try.
So, get into your studio or get out into the field and create.

Memorial Post for my Father

I know that I am always saying to create no matter what, pain, overworked, etc., etc. but now I have to admit that there is a time when I cannot create a darn thing. My Father passed away last week and although I realize he is no longer suffering and is in a better place, I could not speak for a time, I cried for several days and am still saddened today. I have to admit that through this ordeal, I have been unable to even think straight, much less attempt to create anything. I used what little creativity I could muster into this memorial card I designed for my Dad. I will wait until I can stop crying before I try another creative session. Rest in Peace Dad!